Product classification
HS code for Boombox: 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.
Classification of boombox under HS 8527.13
Boomboxes are portable audio devices characterized by their integration of a radio receiver with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, such as a cassette player/recorder or CD player, and often built-in speakers. The classification under HS code 8527.13 is predicated on their capability to operate independently of an external power source, typically via batteries, making them highly portable. Furthermore, the HS description explicitly differentiates these devices from "pocket-size radio cassette-players," aligning with the generally larger form factor of a boombox. This heading specifically targets combined units that offer both radio reception and audio playback/recording in a portable, self-powered format.
- Covers
- Portable radio-cassette players (excluding pocket-size models)
- Portable radio-CD players
- Portable radio-MP3 players with integrated recording or reproducing functions
- Portable stereo systems that combine a radio with sound recording/playback capabilities
- Also under 8527.13
- 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. 8527.12: This code covers radio broadcast receivers combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus that are not capable of operating without an external power source. Confusion arises if the portability aspect or battery operation of the boombox is overlooked, leading to classification under a heading for non-portable combined units. 8519.81: This heading pertains to "other sound recording or reproducing apparatus" not incorporating a sound recording device. Misclassification could occur if the radio function is considered secondary or if the device is primarily viewed as a standalone player. However, the explicit combination with a radio receiver in 8527.13 is the defining characteristic. 8527.91: This general category covers "other radio broadcast receivers, combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus." It lacks the specific "capable of operating without an external power source" criterion, making it inappropriate for boomboxes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852713 (the code used for boombox), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852713 (the code used for boombox) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 852713, not only boombox.
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 boombox
Brazil classifies boombox under NCM 8527.13.00: HS 8527.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about boombox
What is the HS code for Boombox?
The HS code for Boombox is 852713 (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). The HS code for a boombox is 8527.13. This classification applies to portable radio broadcast receivers combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, capable of operating without an external power source, and not being pocket-size.
How do I classify Boombox for customs?
Boombox is classified under HS code 852713 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What key features differentiate HS 8527.13 from other radio receiver classifications?
The primary distinguishing features for HS 8527.13 are the combination of a radio broadcast receiver with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, its capability to operate without an external power source (i.e., battery-powered), and its non-pocket-size form factor, emphasizing its portable yet substantial design.
Which countries are the top exporters of boombox (HS 852713)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852713 (the code used for boombox) 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 boombox (HS 852713)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852713 (the code used for boombox) 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.
Is the HS code for Boombox the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852713 for Boombox 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 boombox in Brazil?
In Brazil, boombox (HS 852713) is classified under NCM 8527.13.00.