8527.19 - Other:

This HTS code, 8527.19, encompasses "Other" radiobroadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source, and which are not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This category serves as a catch-all for mains-independent radio receivers that do not fit into more specific subheadings under 8527.1. Examples would include portable battery-operated radios designed solely for receiving radiobroadcast signals.

Crucially, this category differs from its sibling, 8527.13, which specifically covers combined apparatus that include sound recording or reproducing functionalities alongside the radio receiver. It also differs from 8527.12, which pertains to pocket-size radio cassette players. Therefore, 8527.19 is for standalone radio receivers that are powered externally.

The subcategories within 8527.19 further refine classification based on specific features and value. 8527.19.10.00 applies to units valued at $40 or less each, which must incorporate a clock or clock-timer and not be combined with any other article, nor designed for motor vehicle installation. The residual category, 8527.19.50, covers all other such radiobroadcast receivers that do not meet the specific criteria of the preceding subheading.