Product classification
HS code for Radio receiver: 8527.99
Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527, not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus and not combined with a clock.
Classification of radio receiver under HS 8527.99
HS code 8527.99 is designated for radio-broadcast receivers that are not elsewhere classified within heading 8527. This specific subheading covers apparatus capable of receiving radio-broadcast signals but which are not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus and are not combined with a clock. Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment, and heading 8527 specifically targets reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting. The classification depends on the device's inability to perform additional functions like playing cassettes, CDs, or digital files, and its lack of an integrated time-keeping mechanism. These are typically standalone units used for monitoring radio frequencies or for simple audio entertainment in environments where multi-functional devices are not required. The classification 8527.99 acts as a residual category for receivers that do not fit into the more specific subheadings for portable units or motor vehicle units.
- Covers
- Standalone AM/FM radio receivers
- Shortwave radio receivers
- Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) receivers without recording functions
- Communication receivers for broadcast monitoring
- Satellite radio receivers without playback features
- Also under 8527.99
- Sangean WR-11SE
- Tivoli Audio Model One
- Roberts Revival Uno
- Panasonic RF-2400D
- Grundig G8 Traveler II
Codes often confused with 8527.99
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these devices under 8527.12 or 8527.13, which are reserved for pocket-size radio cassette players or other apparatus combined with sound recording/reproducing equipment. Another frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8517.62, which covers machines for the reception, conversion, and transmission of voice or data. While 8517.62 is used for telecommunication devices like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth receivers, 8527.99 is strictly for *radio-broadcast* reception. Furthermore, car radios must be classified under 8527.21 or 8527.29, not 8527.99, as they are specifically designed for motor vehicles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852799 (the code used for radio receiver), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852799 (the code used for radio receiver) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 852799, not only radio receiver.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $267M 49% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $92M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $51M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $549M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $56M 16% of world imports
- 2 China $30M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $25M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $339M 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 codes for radio receiver
Brazil splits HS 8527.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8527.99.10Tuner-amplifiers (receivers)
- 8527.99.90Other externally powered radio receivers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about radio receiver
What is the HS code for Radio receiver?
The HS code for Radio receiver is 852799 (Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus and not combined with a clock). The HS code for a standalone radio-broadcast receiver not combined with sound recording or a clock is 8527.99.
How do I classify Radio receiver for customs?
Radio receiver is classified under HS code 852799 — Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus and not combined with a clock. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include receivers with a built-in alarm clock?
No, radio receivers combined with a clock are classified under HS code 8527.91 or 8527.92, depending on whether they also include sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of radio receiver (HS 852799)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852799 (the code used for radio receiver) in UN Comtrade data were China ($267M, 49% of world exports), Malaysia ($92M) and the United States ($51M). World exports came to about $549M, 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 radio receiver (HS 852799)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852799 (the code used for radio receiver) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($56M, 16% of world imports), China ($30M) and the Netherlands ($25M). World imports came to about $339M, 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 Radio receiver the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852799 for Radio receiver 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 radio receiver in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 852799 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for radio receiver depends on the product's details: 8527.99.10 (Tuner-amplifiers (receivers)), 8527.99.90 (Other externally powered radio receivers).