8527.29.80.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 8527.29.80.00, covers "Other" radiobroadcast receivers designed for use in motor vehicles that are not capable of operating without an external power source. This category serves as a residual classification for vehicle-specific radio receivers that do not fall under more precisely defined subcategories. The defining characteristic is their reliance on the vehicle's power system for operation.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8527.29.40.00, is crucial. The sibling category specifically addresses radiobroadcast receivers that are limited to either FM only or AM/FM functionality. Therefore, HTS 8527.29.80.00 encompasses all other types of vehicle-specific radio receivers that require an external power source, including those with additional features beyond basic AM/FM tuning, such as satellite radio receivers, digital radio receivers (DAB, HD Radio), or integrated units with basic playback capabilities that are not classified elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code depends on the absence of specific functionalities that would warrant placement in a more detailed heading. Therefore, customs officers will look for the core characteristics of a vehicle-mounted radio receiver requiring external power, which is not exclusively an AM/FM tuner.