8527.12.00.00 - Pocket-size radio cassette players

This HTS category, 8527.12.00.00, specifically classifies pocket-sized radio cassette players. These devices combine the functionality of receiving radio broadcast signals with the ability to record and reproduce sound from cassette tapes. Crucially, they are designed to operate without reliance on an external power source, meaning they are typically battery-powered and portable. The "pocket-size" designation implies a compact form factor suitable for personal portability.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is important for accurate classification. While 8527.13 also covers combined sound recording/reproducing apparatus with radio receivers, it does not specifically limit itself to pocket-sized devices and can encompass a broader range of combinations. Similarly, 8527.19 covers other radio broadcast receivers without external power that do not fit the specific criteria of pocket-sized radio cassette players or other defined combinations.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 8527.12.00.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies on the clear identification of the dual functionality (radio reception and cassette playback/recording) and the pocket-sized, self-powered nature of the apparatus. Any device meeting these precise criteria, regardless of minor design variations in external appearance, would fall under this classification.