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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of portable radiobroadcast receivers combined with sound recording apparatus, battery-operated (SITC 76221) totaled $8.5M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Portable Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording Apparatus, Battery-Operated paid $494K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $4.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Portable Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording Apparatus, Battery-Operated imports of $8.5M in April 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBattery-powered portable radios that integrate sound recording or reproducing functions — classic examples include portable cassette-radio combinations and boomboxes — are classified under SITC 76221, distinguished from automotive equivalents by their self-contained power supply. Operating without an external power source is the defining technical criterion separating this heading from SITC 76211. While traditional cassette-based combination units have largely exited the mainstream consumer market, the heading remains relevant for portable digital radio recorders, field-recording devices with broadcast reception, and certain specialty consumer electronics. Importers should confirm that the unit is genuinely self-powered and combines both reception and recording/playback functions.
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It depends on whether the device includes sound recording or reproducing apparatus beyond simple audio output. A Bluetooth speaker with an FM tuner that can also play back audio from a memory card or USB drive may qualify; one that only receives and outputs radio audio without any recording or media-playback function would fall under 76222 instead. The recording/reproducing capability is the operative distinction.
Technical specification sheets confirming that the unit operates solely on internal batteries (or rechargeable cells without a hardwired external power connection) are the primary supporting documents. If the unit can also operate via an AC adapter, importers should assess whether the principal power design is internal, as dual-power capability can complicate classification.
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