Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting — HTS 8527
Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock
Chapter 85 › Heading 8527
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8527 is a four-digit product category for apparatus whose main function is receiving radio broadcasts. It includes radio-reception equipment whether it is standalone or built into the same housing as sound-recording equipment, sound-reproducing equipment, or a clock. The heading can cover different product designs, such as household, portable, or other specialized radio-reception equipment, depending on the tariff structure.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s complete design and principal function, then compare it with the descriptions in the applicable subheadings and statistical subdivisions. The lower-level distinctions may depend on the type of apparatus, how it is designed or used, whether it is combined with other equipment, and other technical characteristics—not simply its brand name or marketing description. Confirm that the item belongs in heading 8527 rather than a heading for equipment whose principal function is something else, such as telecommunications, audio playback, or video reception.
What to check
- Describe the item’s radio-reception capability, other functions, physical form, and intended use in technical terms.
- Check the heading notes, subheading wording, and statistical subdivisions in the current HTSUS; read all indents and qualifiers carefully.
- Determine which function is principal when the product combines radio reception with recording, playback, clock, wireless, or other features.
- Compare the product’s specifications, operating manual, photographs, and internal or external components with the tariff description.
- Ask a customs broker or seek a formal classification ruling if the product has multiple substantial functions or does not clearly match one subdivision.
HTS heading 8527 summary
Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8527.13 | Other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus |
| 8527.19 | Other |
| 8527.21 | Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus |
| 8527.29 | Other |
| 8527.91 | Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus |
| 8527.92 | Not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but combined with a clock |
| 8527.99 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8527.12.00.00 👉 | Pocket-size radio cassette players | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8527?
Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.