U.S. exports of Pocket-Size Radio Cassette Players (HS 852712) totaled $41K in August 2026.
Pocket-Size Radio Cassette Players imports of $8K in August 2026 ran 53% below the year-to-date monthly average of $17K.
Last updated: August 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.
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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.
Subheading 8 of 8 in heading 8527
Subheading 852712 · $41K of $47.4M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$8KYoY · free account
Exports
$41KYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $158K of Pocket-Size Radio Cassette Players and exported $2.2M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8527120000 | Pocket-Size Radio Cassette Players | $8K | 10.74% | 100.00% | $856 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8527120000 | Pocket-Size Radio Cassette Players | $41K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Brazil and Panama together take 85% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.74% of imports for consumption.