8527.13 - Other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus:

This HTS category, 8527.13, encompasses radiobroadcast receivers that are capable of operating without an external power source and are combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus within the same housing. The key distinguishing feature of this group is the presence of both a radio receiver and a sound recording/reproducing device. This distinguishes it from simpler radio receivers that may lack sound recording or playback capabilities, or from standalone sound recording/reproducing equipment.

Within this broader classification, the subcategories further refine the classification based on the specific type of sound recording or reproducing apparatus integrated. For instance, if the combination includes a tape player that is specifically incapable of recording, it falls under a distinct subheading. This allows for precise classification based on the functional capabilities of the combined sound equipment.

The existence of subcategories like "Combinations incorporating tape players which are incapable of recording" and "Other" highlights the need to examine the precise functionality of the sound recording or reproducing component. Importers and exporters must ascertain whether the device primarily functions as a recorder, a reproducer, or a combination thereof, and whether specific technologies like tape playback (without recording capability) are present, to ensure accurate HTS classification.