8527.13.60.40 - Incorporating optical disc (including compact disc) players or recorders

This HTS category, 8527.13.60.40, specifically classifies radiobroadcast receivers that are capable of operating without an external power source, and which are combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus that incorporate optical disc players or recorders, including compact disc (CD) players or recorders. This means the apparatus must have the primary function of receiving radiobroadcasts, be portable (or at least not reliant on mains electricity), and also possess the capability to play or record audio from optical discs. Examples would include portable boomboxes or all-in-one entertainment systems that feature a radio tuner and a CD player/recorder, designed for use in situations where mains power is not readily available.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 8527.13.60.80, lies in the specific type of sound recording or reproducing apparatus. While both fall under "Other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus" and "Other" general categories, 8527.13.60.40 is reserved for those units that *specifically incorporate optical disc players or recorders*. The sibling category would cover other combinations with sound recording or reproducing apparatus that do not utilize optical disc technology, such as those using magnetic tape, solid-state memory, or other non-optical media for recording or playback.

As this HTS code is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level requires a careful determination of the primary function of the apparatus (radio reception) and the specific technology employed for sound recording or reproduction (optical disc playback/recording). Importers must ensure that the goods meet all criteria for radiobroadcast reception without external power, and the inclusion of optical disc functionality as described.