Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Motor Vehicle Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording or Reproducing Apparatus (HS 852721) totaled $193.3M in September 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Motor Vehicle Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording or Reproducing Apparatus paid $11.8M in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 5.20% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataCar audio head units that integrate radio reception with sound recording or reproducing capability — and require vehicle power to operate — are classified here, with US lines reflecting the signal and media technology: digital-signal radio-tape players (8527211500), units including optical disc players (8527212510), other radio-tape players (8527212525), radio combinations including optical disc players and recorders (8527214040), and a broad NESOI line (8527214080). This heading is a significant trade category for the automotive aftermarket and OEM supply chains, and many lines carry Section 301 tariff exposure depending on origin. Correct classification turns on whether the unit's sound reproduction component is a tape player, optical disc player, or another medium.
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2.9K import shipments a month
A head unit that combines radio reception with digital audio streaming or smartphone mirroring but lacks a physical tape or optical disc mechanism may not fit the specific recording/reproducing lines in 852721. Such units could fall under the NESOI line 8527214080 if they retain some sound recording or reproducing function, or they may be better classified under heading 852729 (motor vehicle radio receivers NESOI) if the radio function is primary and no recording/reproducing apparatus is present. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for units with purely digital or streaming-based audio functions.
Many motor vehicle radio-combination head units sourced from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the base MFN duty rate. Importers should confirm the applicable Section 301 list and any granted exclusions for their specific HTS line before entry, as the additional duty can materially affect landed cost. Origin documentation and supplier declarations are essential for accurate duty calculation.
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Subheading 1 of 8 in heading 8527
Subheading 852721 · $193.3M of $218.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$193.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$32.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $2.2B of Motor Vehicle Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording or Reproducing Apparatus and exported $445.1M.
Through September 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8527214080 | Motor Vehicle Radio-Combinations, NESOI | $189.6M | 4.59% | 19.06% | $8.7M |
| 8527214040 | Motr Veh Radio-Comb(Inc Optical Disc)Playes, Record | $1.7M | 22.58% | 91.35% | $378K |
| 8527212525 | Motor Vehicle Radio-Tape Players, NESOI | $21K | 41.49% | 100.00% | $9K |
| 8527211500 | Motor Vehicle Radio-Tape Players, Digital Signals | $10K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8527210000 | Radiobrdcst Recv for Motor Vehc, Combo and Rec/Rep | $35.0M |
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 · September 2026
origin
Mexico and Malaysia together supply 89% of it. Thailand pays 16.0% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
64.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.20% of imports for consumption.