8527.21.25.10 - Incorporating optical disc (including compact disc) players or recorders

This HTS category, 8527.21.25.10, specifically covers radiobroadcast receivers designed for use in motor vehicles that are combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. Crucially, these units incorporate optical disc players or recorders, such as compact disc (CD) players or recorders, as their primary means of reproducing or recording sound. The apparatus must be capable of receiving radiobroadcast signals and must also include an optical disc drive for audio playback or recording functions.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 8527.21.25.25, which encompasses "Other" combined sound recording or reproducing apparatus in radio-tape player combinations that do not utilize optical disc technology. While both fall under combined radio-tape player functionalities for motor vehicles, the key differentiator here is the presence of an integrated optical disc player or recorder. This means units primarily relying on cassette tapes, digital media cards, or other non-optical disc formats would be classified elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is solely determined by the presence of a radiobroadcast receiver function for motor vehicles, the combination with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, and the specific inclusion of an optical disc player or recorder. Examples would include car stereo systems with CD playback and recording capabilities, or satellite radio receivers with integrated CD recorders.