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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of radiobroadcast receivers combined with sound recording apparatus, nes (SITC 76281) totaled $12.0M in July 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording Apparatus, NES paid $1.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $10.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Radiobroadcast Receivers Combined with Sound Recording Apparatus, NES imports of $12.0M in July 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.8M.
Basic heading 397 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 76281 · $12.0M of $175.6B
The 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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464 shipments/mo
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.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Vietnam and Malaysia together supply 72% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.