Product classification
HS code for Alarm clock radio: 8527.92
Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527, not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but combined with a clock.
Classification of alarm clock radio under HS 8527.92
An alarm clock radio is classified under HS code 8527.92 based on its primary electronic functions. This code specifically covers radio-broadcast receivers that are not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but are combined with a clock. Under the Harmonized System, when a product performs multiple functions, it is classified according to the function that gives it its essential character. For these devices, the radio reception capability is considered the primary feature, placing it in heading 8527. Note 3 to Chapter 91 (Clocks and Watches) further clarifies that clocks combined with radio receivers are generally excluded from Chapter 91 and included in Chapter 85. The subheading 8527.92 is precise in its exclusion of recording capabilities (like internal hard drives or cassette decks) and its inclusion of a timekeeping mechanism. This ensures that standard bedside alarm radios are grouped together for tariff purposes, regardless of whether the clock display is analog or digital, provided the device is designed to receive external radio broadcasts.
- Covers
- Digital AM/FM bedside alarm clock radios
- Mains-powered radio receivers with integrated clocks
- Portable radio-clocks without recording functions
- Dual-alarm radio receivers
- Clock radios with LED or LCD time displays
- Also under 8527.92
- Sony ICF-C1
- Philips AJ3400
- iHome iBT29BC
- Sangean RCR-5
- Emerson CKS1507
Codes often confused with 8527.92
Common mistake. This product is often misclassified under 9105, which covers other clocks. However, the presence of a radio receiver usually dictates classification in 8527. Another common error is using 8527.91, which is reserved for radio receivers combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. If the device includes a CD player, USB playback, or Bluetooth streaming capabilities, it must be moved to 8527.91 as these are considered sound reproducing functions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852792 (the code used for alarm clock radio), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852792 (the code used for alarm clock radio) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 852792, not only alarm clock radio.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $56M 46% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $13M 11% of world exports
- 3 Poland $12M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $121M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $27M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $19M 15% of world imports
- 3 France $9.5M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $126M 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 alarm clock radio
Brazil classifies alarm clock radio under NCM 8527.92.00: HS 8527.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about alarm clock radio
What is the HS code for Alarm clock radio?
The HS code for Alarm clock radio is 852792 (Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but combined with a clock). The HS code for an alarm clock radio without sound recording or reproducing features is 8527.92.
How do I classify Alarm clock radio for customs?
Alarm clock radio is classified under HS code 852792 — Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but combined with a clock. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does a Bluetooth clock radio fall under this code?
Generally, no. If the Bluetooth function allows for sound reproduction (streaming music from a phone), the device is typically classified under 8527.91 because it is combined with sound reproducing apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of alarm clock radio (HS 852792)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852792 (the code used for alarm clock radio) in UN Comtrade data were China ($56M, 46% of world exports), the Netherlands ($13M) and Poland ($12M). World exports came to about $121M, 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 alarm clock radio (HS 852792)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852792 (the code used for alarm clock radio) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($27M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($19M) and France ($9.5M). World imports came to about $126M, 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.
Is the HS code for Alarm clock radio the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852792 for Alarm clock radio is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for alarm clock radio in Brazil?
In Brazil, alarm clock radio (HS 852792) is classified under NCM 8527.92.00.