8527.29.40.00 - FM only or AM/FM only 🖩

This HTS classification, 8527.29.40.00, specifically applies to radio broadcast receivers designed for use in motor vehicles that are solely capable of receiving FM radio signals, or both AM and FM radio signals. The key distinguishing feature of this category is its sole reliance on an external power source, meaning these units cannot operate independently without being connected to a vehicle's electrical system. This excludes portable radios that have internal batteries.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8527.29.80.00 ("Other"), is crucial for accurate classification. While both fall under motor vehicle radio receivers not capable of operating without external power, the "Other" category encompasses devices that might receive additional broadcast bands beyond AM/FM, such as shortwave, or incorporate functionalities not covered by the FM-only or AM/FM-only designation. Therefore, if a receiver can tune into any broadcast frequency beyond standard AM/FM, or has features that differentiate it from a basic AM/FM receiver, it would likely fall into the "Other" classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level requires a thorough examination of the receiver's tuning capabilities. Specifically, confirmation that the apparatus is limited to receiving FM frequencies, or both AM and FM frequencies, and that it is intended for installation or use within a motor vehicle, is essential. The absence of any independent power source, such as an internal battery, is also a defining characteristic.