HS Code for Clock radio

HS code 8527.92 is specifically designated for radio-broadcast receivers that are combined with a clock but do not include sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This classification falls under Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. The primary function of the device is the reception of radio broadcasts, while the integrated clock serves as a secondary but significant feature. To qualify for this specific code, the unit must be a single housing containing both the radio receiver and the timekeeping mechanism. If the device were to include a CD player, a cassette deck, or internal flash memory for recording, it would be moved to a different subheading within 8527. The classification process involves determining the essential character of the item; in this case, the combination of radio and clock is the defining characteristic. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 3(b), composite goods are classified as if they consisted of the component which gives them their essential character. However, since 8527.92 specifically names this combination, it takes precedence. This code is used globally under the Harmonized System to ensure uniform tariff application for consumer electronics that serve dual purposes of timekeeping and media reception.

Products Included

• Digital alarm clock radios
• Analog clock radios
• Bedside radio receivers with integrated LED/LCD clocks
• Portable radio-clock combinations without recording functions

Common Misclassification

Clock radios are frequently misclassified under 8527.12, which is reserved for pocket-size radio cassette players, or 8527.13, which includes other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing equipment. Another common error is using 9105, which covers clocks in general. However, Note 1 to Chapter 91 usually excludes items where the clock is secondary to a primary electronic function like radio reception.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Clock radio?

The standard HS code for a radio-broadcast receiver combined with a clock, but without recording capabilities, is 8527.92.

Does this code include smart speakers with clocks?

No, smart speakers with integrated clocks are typically classified under 8518.21 or 8518.22 as loudspeakers, or 8517.62 if their primary function is data transmission/reception.