HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8527.13 – Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; apparatus (other than pocket-size radio cassette-players), combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus

HS code 8527.13 is the 6-digit subheading for radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source, apparatus (other than pocket-size radio cassette-players), combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. It is used for portable boombox radios with CD/cassette, portable radio-CD players, battery-powered radio-tape recorders, portable stereo systems with radio and USB playback and emergency crank radios with recording.

What HS 8527.13 covers

This code covers portable radio broadcast receivers, larger than pocket-size, that can operate without an external power source and are combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This typically includes 'boomboxes' or portable stereo systems with integrated CD players, cassette decks, or USB/Bluetooth media playback, alongside a radio tuner. These devices were popular for group listening and recording from radio broadcasts. Importers and exporters were primarily consumer electronics companies and retailers, serving a market for versatile, portable entertainment systems. The trade focused on features like sound quality, battery life, multi-format playback, and robust design for outdoor or casual use, offering a comprehensive audio solution.

Covers: Portable boombox radios with CD/cassette
Portable radio-CD players
Battery-powered radio-tape recorders
Portable stereo systems with radio and USB playback
Emergency crank radios with recording
Portable DAB+ radios with CD
Examples: Sony CFD-S70
Panasonic RX-D55
JVC RV-NB series
Lasonic TRC-931
GPX Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio

Codes often confused with 8527.13

Common mistake. Differentiated from pocket-size versions (8527.12) and standalone radios without recording/reproducing capabilities (8527.19), emphasizing the combination of features and size.

8527.12Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; pocket-size radio cassette-players 8527.19Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1

Top exporters and importers of HS code 852713, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852713 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 79% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

1 China $474M 79% of world exports
2 Vietnam* ~$24M 4.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
3 Poland $17M 2.9% of world exports

World total: $597M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 United States $97M 17% of world imports
2 Mexico $62M 11% of world imports
3 Belgium $44M 7.8% of world imports

World total: $563M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 8527.13

Brazil does not split HS 8527.13: its NCM code is 8527.13.00.

8527.13.00 Self-powered radios with recording or playbackOutros aparelhos combinados com um aparelho de gravação ou de reprodução de som

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.27 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/852713/

{
  "code": "852713",
  "description": "Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; apparatus (other than pocket-size radio cassette-players), combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus",
  "section": "XVI",
  "parent": "8527"
}

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Questions about HS 8527.13

What is HS code 852713?

HS code 852713 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; apparatus (other than pocket-size radio cassette-players), combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This code covers portable radio broadcast receivers, larger than pocket-size, that can operate without an external power source and are combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This typically includes 'boomboxes' or portable stereo systems with integrated CD players, cassette decks, or USB/Bluetooth media playback, alongside a radio tuner. These devices were popular for group listening and recording from radio broadcasts. Importers and exporters were primarily consumer electronics companies and retailers, serving a market for versatile, portable entertainment systems. The trade focused on features like sound quality, battery life, multi-format playback, and robust design for outdoor or casual use, offering a comprehensive audio solution.

What products fall under HS code 852713?

Portable boombox radios with CD/cassette, portable radio-CD players, battery-powered radio-tape recorders, portable stereo systems with radio and USB playback, emergency crank radios with recording, portable DAB+ radios with CD

What are common misclassifications for HS code 852713?

Differentiated from pocket-size versions (8527.12) and standalone radios without recording/reproducing capabilities (8527.19), emphasizing the combination of features and size.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852713?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852713 in UN Comtrade data were China ($474M, 79% of world exports), Vietnam (about $24M) and Poland ($17M). World exports came to about $597M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 852713?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852713 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($97M, 17% of world imports), Mexico ($62M) and Belgium ($44M). World imports came to about $563M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 852713 structured?

HS code 852713 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (27) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852713?

In Brazil, HS code 852713 is NCM 8527.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.