U.S. import tariffs · heading 8527

Heading 8527: Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing…

Every line of heading 8527 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.

Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and TV equipment. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.

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Tariff lines

HTS codeOfficial descriptionGeneral rate
8527.12.00.00Pocket-size radio cassette playersFree
8527.13Other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus:
8527.13.11.00Combinations incorporating tape players which are incapable of recordingFree
8527.13.20Radio-tape recorder combinationsFree
8527.13.20.15Cassette type
8527.13.20.25Other
8527.13.40.00Radio-phonograph combinationsFree
8527.13.60OtherFree
8527.13.60.40Incorporating optical disc (including compact disc) players or recorders
8527.13.60.80Other
8527.19Other:
8527.19.10.00Valued not over $40 each, incorporating a clock or clock-timer, not in combination with any other article, and not designed for motor vehicle installationFree
8527.19.50OtherFree
8527.19.50.10FM only or AM/FM only
8527.19.50.25Other
8527.21Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus:
8527.21.15.00Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus capable of receiving and decoding digital radio data system signalsFree
8527.21.25Other2%
8527.21.25.10Incorporating optical disc (including compact disc) players or recorders
8527.21.25.25Other
8527.21.40OtherFree
8527.21.40.40Incorporating optical disc (including compact disc) players or recorders
8527.21.40.80Other
8527.29Other:
8527.29.40.00FM only or AM/FM onlyFree
8527.29.80.00OtherFree
8527.91Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus:
8527.91.05.00Articles designed for connection to telegraphic or telephonic apparatus or instruments or to telegraphic or telephonic networksFree
8527.91.40.00Combinations incorporating tape players which are incapable of recordingFree
8527.91.50.00Other combinations incorporating tape recordersFree
8527.91.60OtherFree
8527.91.60.40Incorporating optical disc (including compact disc) players or recorders
8527.91.60.80Other
8527.92Not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but combined with a clock:
8527.92.10.00Valued not over $40 eachFree
8527.92.50.00OtherFree
8527.99Other:
8527.99.10.00Infant nursery monitor systems, each consisting in the same package of a radio transmitter, an electrical adapter, and a radio receiverFree
8527.99.15.00Other radio receiversFree
8527.99.40.00OtherFree

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  • TELEFUNKEN USA, LLC SOUTH WINDSOR, CT· Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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  • 8527.12.0000POCKET-SIZE RADIO CASSETTE PLAYERS
  • 8527.13.1100RADIOBROADCAST RECEIVERS, BATTERY TYPE, COMBINATIONS INCORPORATING TAPE PLAYERS WHICH ARE INCAPABLE OF RECORDING
  • 8527.13.2000RADIOBROADCAST RECEIVERS, BATTERY TYPE, RADIO-TAPE RECORDER COMBINATIONS
  • 8527.13.4000RADIO-PHONOGRAPH COMBINATIONS, BATTERY
  • 8527.13.6000RADIOBROADCAST RECEIVERS, BATTERY TYPE, COMBINED WITH SOUND RECORDING/REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NESOI
  • 8527.19.0000RADIOBROADCAST RECEIVERS, BATTERY TYPE, NESOI
  • 8527.21.0000RADIOBROADCAST RECEIVERS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, COMBINED WITH SOUND RECORDER/REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT CAPABLE OF OPERATING WITHOUT OUTSIDE POWER
  • 8527.29.0000RADIOBROADCAST RECEIVERS,FOR MOTOR VEHICLES NOT CAPABLE OF OPERATING WITHOUT OUTSIDE POWER, NESOI
  • 8527.91.0000RADIOBROADCAST RECEIVERS WITH SOUND RECORDERS OR PLAYERS, NESOI
  • 8527.92.0000RADIOBROADCAST RECEIVERS, WITHOUT PLAYERS OR RECORDERS, BUT COMBO WITH CLOCK, NESOI
  • 8527.99.3005RADIO RECEIVERS FOR USE IN CIVIL AIRCRAFT
  • 8527.99.3060RADIO RECEIVERS, NOT FOR USE IN CIVIL AIRCRAFT

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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