Product classification
HS code for Battery radio: 8527.19
Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source, n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1.
Classification of battery radio under HS 8527.19
A battery radio is classified under HS code 8527.19, which covers radio-broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which deals with electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8527 specifically addresses reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. The sub-heading 8527.1 is dedicated to portable units that can function using internal batteries or other self-contained power sources. Within this group, 8527.19 serves as the residual category for devices that do not include sound recording or reproducing equipment (such as a built-in CD player or digital recorder). The classification is determined by the device's primary function as a receiver of radio signals and its ability to operate independently of a wall outlet. This ensures that portable, battery-powered radios are distinguished from larger, stationary home audio systems or multi-functional devices where radio reception is merely a secondary feature.
- Covers
- Portable AM/FM battery-operated radios
- Pocket-sized transistor radios
- Emergency hand-crank radios with battery storage
- Portable digital audio broadcast (DAB) receivers
- Battery-powered shortwave radio receivers
- Also under 8527.19
- Sangean PR-D18
- Eton FRX5BT
- C. Crane CC Skywave
- Sony ICF-P26
- Panasonic RF-2400D
Codes often confused with 8527.19
Common mistake. Battery radios are often confused with 8527.91, which covers radio receivers that require an external power source (mains operated). They may also be misclassified under 8519.81 if the device is primarily a digital music player that happens to have an FM tuner. If the radio includes a clock but no recording apparatus, it might be confused with 8527.12, though 8527.19 remains the catch-all for standard portable receivers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852719 (the code used for battery radio), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852719 (the code used for battery radio) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 852719, not only battery radio.
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 battery radio
Brazil classifies battery radio under NCM 8527.19.00: HS 8527.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about battery radio
What is the HS code for Battery radio?
The HS code for Battery radio is 852719 (Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1). The HS code for a portable radio operating without an external power source is 8527.19.
How do I classify Battery radio for customs?
Battery radio is classified under HS code 852719 — Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the radio has a built-in speaker?
Most radios under 8527.19 include a built-in speaker; the classification is based on the power source and the lack of recording equipment, not the speaker.
Which countries are the top exporters of battery radio (HS 852719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852719 (the code used for battery radio) 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 battery radio (HS 852719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852719 (the code used for battery radio) 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.
Is the HS code for Battery radio the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852719 for Battery 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 battery radio in Brazil?
In Brazil, battery radio (HS 852719) is classified under NCM 8527.19.00.