Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording Apparatus, NES (SITC 76281) totaled $14.3M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording Apparatus, NES paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.70% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording Apparatus, NES imports of $14.3M in August 2026 ran 51% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe NES (not elsewhere specified) designation of SITC 76281 captures combination radiobroadcast receivers with sound recording or reproducing apparatus that do not fit the external-power (76211) or battery-operated (76221) categories — a residual classification that may apply to units with unconventional power arrangements or hybrid designs not anticipated by the primary headings. In practice, this heading functions as a classification backstop and sees relatively limited trade volume compared to the automotive and portable segments. Trade professionals encountering combination radio-recorder units should first exhaust the more specific headings before defaulting to 76281, as misclassification into a residual heading can complicate statistical reporting and duty assessment. The heading's breadth makes it a candidate for customs ruling requests when a product's power configuration is ambiguous.
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403 import shipments a month
Products that combine radiobroadcast reception with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but do not clearly operate on either an external vehicle-type power source or a self-contained battery — such as units designed for fixed AC-mains installation in homes or commercial settings, or hybrid units with unusual power configurations — are the most likely candidates for the NES heading.
Yes. CBP may scrutinize NES classifications to confirm that more specific headings were genuinely inapplicable. Importers should document the technical basis for using 76281 — particularly the power-source configuration — and retain manufacturer specifications. A binding ruling is advisable for high-volume shipments to lock in the classification and reduce post-entry audit exposure.
Basic heading 378 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 76281 · $14.3M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and China together supply 65% of it. China pays 14.7% duty; South Korea 0.9%.
customs district
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entry
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ImportsExports
Imports
$14.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $122.5M of Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording Apparatus, NES.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.