Loading...
HSChapter 85
U.S. imports of pocket-size radio cassette players (HS 852712) totaled $59K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Pocket-Size Radio Cassette Players paid $6K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $59K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Pocket-Size Radio Cassette Players imports of $59K in April 2026 ran 94% above the year-to-date monthly average of $30K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPocket-size radio cassette players — compact, battery-operated units combining an AM/FM or similar radio receiver with a cassette tape playback mechanism — are captured in a single US tariff line (8527120000) with no further subdivision. Though largely supplanted in consumer markets by digital audio formats, these devices retain niche demand in certain educational, accessibility, and developing-market contexts, and continue to move through trade channels. Their classification is straightforward provided the unit is genuinely pocket-sized and combines both radio reception and cassette playback functions; units lacking one of those elements may fall under a different heading.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Heading 852712 is specifically reserved for pocket-size radio cassette players — a defined form factor combining radio reception with cassette playback in a genuinely pocket-portable unit. Heading 852713 covers battery-operated radiobroadcast receivers combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus more broadly, including larger portable units and radio-tape recorder combinations that exceed the pocket-size criterion. Physical dimensions and design intent are the key distinguishing factors.
Yes. As radio frequency-emitting consumer devices, pocket-size radio cassette players must comply with FCC Part 15 regulations and carry appropriate equipment authorization before they can be marketed or sold in the US. Importers should confirm that the manufacturer has obtained the required FCC authorization prior to shipment.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 852712 — Pocket-Size Radio Cassette Players. Be the first supplier listed.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8527120000 | POCKET-SIZE RADIO CASSETTE PLAYERS | $59K | 10.00% | $6K |
POCKET-SIZE RADIO CASSETTE PLAYERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8527120000 | POCKET-SIZE RADIO CASSETTE PLAYERS | $79K |
POCKET-SIZE RADIO CASSETTE PLAYERS
60 no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | -- | $73K | +$73K |
| Kentucky | $30K | -- | -$30K |
| California | $17K | -- | -$17K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $73K | +$73K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $39K | -- | -$39K |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $9K | -- | -$9K |