HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8527.19 – Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1
HS code 8527.19 is the 6-digit subheading for radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source, n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1. It is used for portable AM/FM radios, shortwave radios, weather band radios, emergency crank radios and shower radios.
What HS 8527.19 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' category for battery-powered radio broadcast receivers covers a wide range of portable radios that do not include sound recording or reproducing functions. This encompasses simple portable AM/FM radios, shortwave radios, weather band radios, and emergency crank radios. These goods are traded globally by consumer electronics manufacturers and distributors, catering to diverse needs from basic news and music listening to outdoor activities and emergency preparedness. Key trade considerations include portability, reception quality across various bands, battery longevity, and ruggedness. This segment provides essential communication and entertainment in situations where external power is unavailable or inconvenient.
- Covers
- Portable AM/FM radios
- Shortwave radios
- Weather band radios
- Emergency crank radios
- Shower radios
- Camping radios
- Digital portable radios (DAB/DRM)
- Pocket radios
- Examples
- Sangean PR-D18
- Eton FRX5BT
- C. Crane CC Skywave
- Sony ICF-P26
- Panasonic RF-2400D
Codes often confused with 8527.19
Common mistake. Should not be confused with radios combined with sound recording/reproducing apparatus (8527.12, 8527.13) or non-portable radios requiring external power (8527.2x, 8527.9x).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852719, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852719 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 $204M 37% of world exports
- 2 United States $76M 14% of world exports
- 3 Philippines $53M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $553M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $111M 19% of world imports
- 2 Poland $71M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $54M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $586M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8527.19
Brazil does not split HS 8527.19: its NCM code is 8527.19.00.
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.
Questions about HS 8527.19
What is HS code 852719?
HS code 852719 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1. This 'not elsewhere specified' category for battery-powered radio broadcast receivers covers a wide range of portable radios that do not include sound recording or reproducing functions. This encompasses simple portable AM/FM radios, shortwave radios, weather band radios, and emergency crank radios. These goods are traded globally by consumer electronics manufacturers and distributors, catering to diverse needs from basic news and music listening to outdoor activities and emergency preparedness. Key trade considerations include portability, reception quality across various bands, battery longevity, and ruggedness. This segment provides essential communication and entertainment in situations where external power is unavailable or inconvenient.
What products fall under HS code 852719?
Portable AM/FM radios, shortwave radios, weather band radios, emergency crank radios, shower radios, camping radios, digital portable radios (DAB/DRM), pocket radios
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852719?
Should not be confused with radios combined with sound recording/reproducing apparatus (8527.12, 8527.13) or non-portable radios requiring external power (8527.2x, 8527.9x).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852719?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852719 in UN Comtrade data were China ($204M, 37% of world exports), the United States ($76M) and the Philippines ($53M). World exports came to about $553M, 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 852719?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852719 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($111M, 19% of world imports), Poland ($71M) and Germany ($54M). World imports came to about $586M, 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 852719 structured?
HS code 852719 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852719?
In Brazil, HS code 852719 is NCM 8527.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.