HS Code 8527Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock.
8 six-digit codes · Heading 26 of 48 in Chapter 85 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8527 covers radio receivers: sets that pick up broadcast stations, from pocket radios to car radios and clock radios. Read on to see what fits, how to choose a subheading and what stays out.
Heading 8527 is finely cut: 8 six-digit codes, 852712 to 852799, all of them under “Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock.”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 26 of 48 in Chapter 85, Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles, which runs to 296 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8527
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 852712 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; pocket-size radio cassette-players |
| 852713 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; apparatus (other than pocket-size radio cassette-players), combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus |
| 852719 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1 |
| 852721 | Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles; combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus |
| 852729 | Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles; not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus |
| 852791 | Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus |
| 852792 | Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but combined with a clock |
| 852799 | Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus and not combined with a clock |
What this heading covers
The core idea is simple. A radio receiver picks up broadcast stations and turns them into sound. Some sets only do that. Others share one housing with a recording or playback unit, or with a clock.
Some people search for the same number as HSN code 8527. The number is identical, only the name differs.
Everyday goods that fit here include:
- Pocket radios and radio cassette players that run on batteries
- Car radios, also called motor vehicle radio receivers
- Clock radios for a bedside table
- Table and kitchen radios, with or without a built-in player
How to choose the right 8527 subheading
Ask three plain questions, in this order. Then read the full wording of the code before you decide. Small words such as “not” and “other than” change the answer.
Question one: can the radio work without an external power source? If yes, you are in the first group: 852712, 852713 or 852719. A larger battery set that also plays or records goes to 852713. Other battery radios go to 852719.
Question two: is the radio made for a motor vehicle, and does it need outside power? If yes, use the car radio group. Choose 852721 when the set also has a built-in player or recorder. Choose 852729 when it does not.
Question three: is it anything else? Then use the last group. Choose 852791 if a player or recorder is built in. Choose 852792 if there is a clock but no player or recorder. Choose 852799 if there is neither.
What is not classified under 8527
Many radio-related goods sit next door in Chapter 85. Mixing them up is the most common misclassification of radio receivers. Use this short check.
A device that only records or plays sound, with no radio inside, goes to heading 8519. Equipment that sends out radio or TV signals, and cameras, goes to heading 8525. Sets built to show television pictures, plus monitors and projectors, go to heading 8528.
Phones and other apparatus that send or receive voice, images or data over networks go to heading 8517, which names 8527 as an exclusion. Loudspeakers, headphones and amplifiers sold on their own go to heading 8518. Parts made for radio and TV apparatus go to heading 8529.
Import and export data for HS code 8527
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Related
- Chapter 85: electrical machinery and equipment
- HS 8519 sound recording or reproducing apparatus
- HS 8525 radio and TV transmission apparatus
- HS 8528 monitors, projectors and TV receivers
- HS 8529 parts for radio and TV apparatus
- HS 8518 loudspeakers, headphones and amplifiers
- HS 8517 telephones and data transmission apparatus
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Nearby headings in Chapter 85
- 8521Video recording or reproducing apparatus2 codes
- 8522Sound or video recording apparatus; parts and accessories suitable for use…2 codes
- 8523Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other…8 codes
- 8524Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive…6 codes
- 8525Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not…6 codes
- 8526Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control…3 codes
- 8528Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus…9 codes
- 8529Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the…2 codes
- 8530Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways, tramways…3 codes
- 8531Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator…4 codes
- 8532Electrical capacitors; fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set)9 codes
- 8533Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excluding…7 codes
Who ships under 8527?
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Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8527: common questions
What products are classified under HS code 8527?
Radio sets that pick up broadcasts, sold alone or built into one housing with a player, recorder or clock. Pocket radios, car radios and clock radios are typical examples.
What is the HS code for a car radio?
It is 852721 if the set has a built-in player or recorder, and 852729 if it does not. Both codes are for sets that need outside power.
What is the HS code for a clock radio?
Most clock radios fit 852792. One that can run on its own batteries moves to the first group, which starts with 852712.
What is the difference between HS 8527 and 8528?
Look at the main job of the set. If it is built to show television pictures, it goes to 8528. If it is built for radio, it goes to 8527.
Are radio transmitters classified under 8527?
No. Apparatus that sends signals falls under heading 8525, and parts made for it fall under heading 8529.
Where can I find import and export data for this heading?
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