Product classification
HS code for 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 clock radio under HS 8527.92
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.
- Covers
- Digital alarm clock radios
- Analog clock radios
- Bedside radio receivers with integrated LED/LCD clocks
- Portable radio-clock combinations without recording functions
- Also under 8527.92
- Sony ICF-C1
- Philips AJ3400
- iHome iBT29BC
- Sangean RCR-5
- Emerson CKS1507
Codes often confused with 8527.92
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852792 (the code used for clock radio), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852792 (the code used for 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 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 clock radio
Brazil classifies 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 clock radio
What is the HS code for Clock radio?
The HS code for 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 standard HS code for a radio-broadcast receiver combined with a clock, but without recording capabilities, is 8527.92.
How do I classify Clock radio for customs?
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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of clock radio (HS 852792)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852792 (the code used for 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 clock radio (HS 852792)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852792 (the code used for 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 Clock radio the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852792 for 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 clock radio in Brazil?
In Brazil, clock radio (HS 852792) is classified under NCM 8527.92.00.