HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8527.91 – Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus
HS code 8527.91 is the 6-digit subheading for radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527, combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. It is used for home stereo systems with CD/radio, shelf stereo systems with radio and USB, desktop micro hi-fi systems with radio, internet radios with integrated speakers and media playback and vintage console stereos with radio and record player.
What HS 8527.91 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' code covers radio-broadcast receivers that are not portable (i.e., require external power) and are not for motor vehicles, but *are* combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This includes home stereo systems with integrated radio, shelf systems, desktop audio systems, and some internet radios with built-in speakers and media playback capabilities. These goods are traded by consumer electronics companies and retailers, targeting home entertainment markets. Key aspects include audio fidelity, multi-format playback (CD, USB, Bluetooth), aesthetic integration into home environments, and connectivity options. This category serves consumers seeking a comprehensive, stationary audio solution for their living spaces.
- Covers
- Home stereo systems with CD/radio
- Shelf stereo systems with radio and USB
- Desktop micro hi-fi systems with radio
- Internet radios with integrated speakers and media playback
- Vintage console stereos with radio and record player
- DAB+ home radios with CD
- Examples
- Denon D-M41
- Yamaha MCR-B043
- Panasonic SC-PM250
- Sony CMT-SBT100
- Bose Wave Music System
Codes often confused with 8527.91
Common mistake. Distinct from portable radios (8527.1x) and car radios (8527.2x). It's also important to differentiate from standalone sound recording/reproducing apparatus (8519) if the radio function is secondary or absent.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852791, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852791 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 79% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 $1.4B 79% of world exports
- 2 Germany $89M 5.0% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$84M 4.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $136M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $131M 14% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $34M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $903M 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 8527.91
Brazil does not split HS 8527.91: its NCM code is 8527.91.00.
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 8527.91
What is HS code 852791?
HS code 852791 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This 'not elsewhere specified' code covers radio-broadcast receivers that are not portable (i.e., require external power) and are not for motor vehicles, but *are* combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This includes home stereo systems with integrated radio, shelf systems, desktop audio systems, and some internet radios with built-in speakers and media playback capabilities. These goods are traded by consumer electronics companies and retailers, targeting home entertainment markets. Key aspects include audio fidelity, multi-format playback (CD, USB, Bluetooth), aesthetic integration into home environments, and connectivity options. This category serves consumers seeking a comprehensive, stationary audio solution for their living spaces.
What products fall under HS code 852791?
Home stereo systems with CD/radio, shelf stereo systems with radio and USB, desktop micro hi-fi systems with radio, internet radios with integrated speakers and media playback, vintage console stereos with radio and record player, DAB+ home radios with CD
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852791?
Distinct from portable radios (8527.1x) and car radios (8527.2x). It's also important to differentiate from standalone sound recording/reproducing apparatus (8519) if the radio function is secondary or absent.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852791?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852791 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 79% of world exports), Germany ($89M) and Vietnam (about $84M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 852791?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852791 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($136M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($131M) and the Netherlands ($34M). World imports came to about $903M, 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 852791 structured?
HS code 852791 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852791?
In Brazil, HS code 852791 is NCM 8527.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.