Product classification
HS code for Hi-Fi system: 8527.91
Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527, combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Classification of hi-Fi system under HS 8527.91
The classification of a Hi-Fi system under HS code 8527.91 is determined by its primary function as a radio-broadcast receiver integrated with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically GRI 3(b) for composite goods, these systems are classified based on the component that provides the essential character. However, heading 8527 explicitly provides for reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting combined with sound recording or reproducing equipment. Subheading 8527.91 is used for non-portable units that include these combined features, such as a tuner paired with a CD player, cassette deck, or digital media player. To qualify for this code, the system must be a cohesive unit or a set of components designed to work together for home audio entertainment, typically including an integrated amplifier and a radio tuner as the core functional element.
- Covers
- Home stereo systems with integrated radio tuners
- Shelf systems combining CD players and FM/AM receivers
- Integrated audio consoles with built-in amplifiers and tuners
- Non-portable radio-broadcast receivers with digital playback functions
- Also under 8527.91
- Denon D-M41
- Yamaha MCR-B043
- Panasonic SC-PM250
- Sony CMT-SBT100
- Bose Wave Music System
Codes often confused with 8527.91
Common mistake. Hi-Fi systems are frequently misclassified under HS code 8519, which covers sound recording or reproducing apparatus that do not include a radio tuner. If the system lacks a radio-broadcast receiver, it must be moved to 8519. Additionally, individual components like standalone loudspeakers are classified under 8518, even if they are sold as part of a Hi-Fi package. Portable systems, such as boomboxes, are classified under 8527.13 rather than 8527.91, which is reserved for stationary equipment.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852791 (the code used for hi-Fi system), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852791 (the code used for hi-Fi system) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 79% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 852791, not only hi-Fi system.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.4B 79% of world exports
- 2 Germany $89M 5.0% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$84M 4.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $136M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $131M 14% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $34M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $903M 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 hi-Fi system
Brazil classifies hi-Fi system under NCM 8527.91.00: HS 8527.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hi-Fi system
What is the HS code for Hi-Fi system?
The HS code for Hi-Fi system is 852791 (Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus). The HS code for a stationary Hi-Fi system combined with a radio-broadcast receiver and sound reproducing apparatus is 8527.91.
How do I classify Hi-Fi system for customs?
Hi-Fi system is classified under HS code 852791 — Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include wireless Bluetooth speakers?
No, standalone Bluetooth speakers without a radio tuner are generally classified under HS code 8518.21 or 8518.22 depending on the number of drivers.
Which countries are the top exporters of hi-Fi system (HS 852791)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852791 (the code used for hi-Fi system) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 79% of world exports), Germany ($89M) and Vietnam (about $84M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 hi-Fi system (HS 852791)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852791 (the code used for hi-Fi system) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($136M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($131M) and the Netherlands ($34M). World imports came to about $903M, 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 Hi-Fi system the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852791 for Hi-Fi system 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 hi-Fi system in Brazil?
In Brazil, hi-Fi system (HS 852791) is classified under NCM 8527.91.00.