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💾 Data Updated: 2025 HTS Revision 30 • Last updated: November 24, 2025

8527 - Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock:

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HTS code 8527 encompasses reception apparatus primarily designed for radiobroadcasting. This broad category includes devices that receive radio waves and convert them into audible sound, regardless of whether they are standalone units or integrated into a single housing with sound recording/reproducing capabilities or a clock. Examples range from traditional home radios and portable radios to more complex systems that combine radio reception with other functions.

Distinguishing 8527 from its sibling categories requires an understanding of its core function. While other categories within Section XVI and Chapter 85 may deal with electrical equipment, sound apparatus, or even parts of these, 8527 is specifically focused on the *reception* of radiobroadcast signals. It is distinct from categories covering pure sound recorders/reproducers (like tape players or digital music players that do not receive radio signals) or pure clock mechanisms, even if these functions are combined in the same unit as a radio receiver.

Within HTS code 8527, further subdivisions (subcategories) are provided to classify these reception apparatus based on their power source and intended use. These include distinctions for radiobroadcast receivers that can operate independently of an external power source (e.g., battery-powered portable radios), those specifically designed for use in motor vehicles, and a general "other" category for receivers not fitting into the more specific subheadings. This tiered classification allows for precise duty assessment based on the portability, intended application, and operational characteristics of the radiobroadcast reception equipment.

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