U.S. imports of Battery-Type Radiobroadcast Receivers (NESOI) (HS 852719) totaled $7.5M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Battery-Type Radiobroadcast Receivers (NESOI) paid $838K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Battery-Type Radiobroadcast Receivers (NESOI) imports of $7.5M in August 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataStandalone battery-operated radiobroadcast receivers not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus — and not classified as pocket-size cassette players — fall here, with US lines distinguishing FM-only and AM/FM receivers (8527195010) from other battery radio types (8527195025) and units incorporating a clock or timer (8527191000). These are the classic portable transistor and digital radios used in emergency preparedness, outdoor recreation, and general consumer markets. FCC Part 15 equipment authorization applies to all radio-frequency-emitting consumer devices in this category prior to US market entry.
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226 import shipments a month
Line 8527191000 specifically covers battery-type radio receivers combined with a clock or timer. The presence of a timekeeping or alarm function integrated into the radio unit — not merely a display showing time — is the distinguishing feature. Radios with a simple digital time display as a secondary feature may still qualify, but the classification should be supported by product specifications confirming the clock or timer function is a genuine integrated component.
Battery-operated weather-band and shortwave radios that are not combined with recording apparatus generally fall within heading 852719. The specific tariff line depends on the receiver's band configuration: FM-only and AM/FM units go to 8527195010, while multi-band receivers including shortwave or weather bands typically fall under the NESOI line 8527195025. Importers should document the full band coverage in product specifications to support the correct line selection.
Subheading 5 of 8 in heading 8527
Subheading 852719 · $7.5M of $218.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$768KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $64.9M of Battery-Type Radiobroadcast Receivers (NESOI) and exported $26.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8527195010 | Radiobroadcast Receivers, Battery, Fm or Am/Fm | $3.6M | 12.15% | 97.36% | $434K |
| 8527195025 | Radiobroadcast Receivers, Battery, NESOI | $2.8M | 10.97% | 93.37% | $307K |
| 8527191000 | Radio Receivers, Battery, With Clock or Timer N/O$40 | $1.0M | 9.20% | 73.63% | $96K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8527190000 | Radiobroadcast Receivers, Battery Type, NESOI | $768K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Japan together supply 84% of it.
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rate provision · imports
6.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.29% of imports for consumption.