Product classification
HS code for Portable radio cassette player: 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 portable radio cassette player under HS 8527.13
The classification of a portable radio cassette player under HS code 8527.13 is determined by its multi-functional nature as a broadcast receiver combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 8527 covers reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting. Subheading 8527.13 specifically addresses units that are capable of operating without an external power source (typically via internal batteries) and are integrated with sound recording or reproducing equipment, such as a cassette deck. This classification excludes 'pocket-size' players, which are defined by specific dimensions (not exceeding 170 mm x 100 mm x 45 mm) and fall under 8527.12. The 8527.13 code is intended for larger portable units, often referred to as boomboxes or portable stereos, that provide both radio reception and the ability to play or record onto magnetic tapes. The technical requirement for this code is the presence of a tuner and a cassette mechanism within a single housing designed for portability.
- Covers
- Portable boomboxes with integrated cassette decks
- Battery-operated radio-cassette recorders
- Portable stereo systems with AM/FM tuners and tape players
- Handheld radio-cassette combinations exceeding pocket-size dimensions
- 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. A frequent error involves confusing 8527.13 with 8527.12. The latter is strictly reserved for pocket-size radio cassette players. If the device's dimensions are smaller than 170x100x45 mm, it must be moved to 8527.12. Additionally, if the device lacks a radio tuner and only plays cassettes, it should be classified under 8519.81. Devices that include a CD player in addition to the radio and cassette may sometimes be classified under 8527.13 or 8527.19 depending on the primary function and regional customs rulings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852713 (the code used for portable radio cassette player), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852713 (the code used for portable radio cassette player) 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 portable radio cassette player.
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 portable radio cassette player
Brazil classifies portable radio cassette player 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 portable radio cassette player
What is the HS code for Portable radio cassette player?
The HS code for Portable radio cassette player 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 standard HS code for a portable radio cassette player that is not pocket-sized is 8527.13.
How do I classify Portable radio cassette player for customs?
Portable radio cassette player 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.
Does this code include devices with CD players?
If the device combines radio, cassette, and CD functions, it is generally still classified under 8527.13 as a radio combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, provided the radio remains a primary feature.
Which countries are the top exporters of portable radio cassette player (HS 852713)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852713 (the code used for portable radio cassette player) 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 portable radio cassette player (HS 852713)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852713 (the code used for portable radio cassette player) 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 Portable radio cassette player the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852713 for Portable radio cassette player 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 portable radio cassette player in Brazil?
In Brazil, portable radio cassette player (HS 852713) is classified under NCM 8527.13.00.