8527.13.40.00 - Radio-phonograph combinations

This HTS category, 8527.13.40.00, encompasses radio-phonograph combinations that are capable of operating without an external power source and are combined within the same housing with both sound recording and reproducing apparatus, specifically including a phonograph. These devices integrate the functions of receiving radio broadcasts, playing records, and potentially recording audio. The "radio-phonograph" aspect is the defining characteristic, distinguishing these units from other combinations.

Unlike sibling categories such as 8527.13.20, which specifically covers radio-tape recorder combinations, this classification focuses solely on the integration of a radio receiver with a record player, along with sound recording and reproducing capabilities. The key differentiator lies in the presence of a phonograph mechanism as the primary means of sound reproduction, rather than a tape player.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to detail. Therefore, classification at this level relies heavily on the definitive presence of a radio, a phonograph for playback, and the combined housing. Exclusions would typically be units that only offer radio and tape functions, or those that are separate components rather than an integrated combination unit.