U.S. imports of Motor Vehicle Radiobroadcast Receivers (NESOI) (HS 852729) totaled $11.5M in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Motor Vehicle Radiobroadcast Receivers (NESOI) paid $108K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.94% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMotor vehicle radio receivers that require external vehicle power and are not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus are classified here — a category covering basic AM/FM car radios, satellite radio tuners, and similar standalone reception-only units. The US schedule distinguishes FM-only and AM/FM receivers (8527294000) from all other motor vehicle radio receivers (8527298000), with a legacy consolidated line (8527290000) also present. These units are widely used in both OEM automotive assembly and the aftermarket replacement segment, and Section 301 tariff exposure is a key landed-cost consideration for units of Chinese origin.
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391 import shipments a month
A standalone satellite radio tuner that receives satellite broadcast signals and requires vehicle power — without an integrated recording or reproducing function — would generally be examined under heading 852729 as a motor vehicle radiobroadcast receiver. However, if the unit's primary function is satellite navigation rather than broadcast reception, classification under heading 852691 (radio navigational aid apparatus) may be more appropriate. The device's principal function and technical specifications should guide the classification analysis.
Line 8527294000 is reserved for motor vehicle radio receivers capable of receiving only FM or combined AM/FM bands, with no additional reception capability. Units that also receive shortwave, weather bands, HD Radio, satellite signals, or other frequency ranges fall under the NESOI line 8527298000. Importers should confirm the full reception band specification of each model to assign the correct line.
Subheading 3 of 8 in heading 8527
Subheading 852729 · $11.5M of $218.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $144.2M of Motor Vehicle Radiobroadcast Receivers (NESOI) and exported $58.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Germany together supply 96% of it. China pays 42.8% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
96.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.94% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8527298000 | Motor Vehicle Radio Receivers, NESOI | $10.0M | 0.82% | 3.23% | $82K |
| 8527294000 | Motor Vehicle Radio Receivers, Fm or Am/Fm Only | $1.6M | 1.66% | 4.48% | $26K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8527290000 | Radiobroadcast Receivers for Motor Vehicles NESOI | $5.1M |
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.
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