Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Radiobroadcast Receivers Without Sound Recording Apparatus, External Power (Automotive-Type) (SITC 76212) totaled $11.5M in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Radiobroadcast Receivers Without Sound Recording Apparatus, External Power (Automotive-Type) 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 dataVehicle-installed radio receivers that provide broadcast reception only — without integrated recording or playback capability — occupy SITC 76212, a narrower segment of the automotive audio market compared to combination units. The absence of sound recording or reproducing apparatus is the defining distinction from SITC 76211, and the external-power requirement separates these from portable receivers. In practice, standalone receive-only automotive radios have become less common as OEM head units increasingly bundle playback functions, but the heading remains relevant for basic OEM radios, fleet vehicles, and certain industrial vehicle applications. Importers should verify product specifications carefully, as the addition of even a basic media-playback function would shift classification to 76211.
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An auxiliary input jack alone does not constitute 'sound recording or reproducing apparatus' — it is merely a passive connection point. A unit with only an aux-in and no internal playback mechanism would generally remain under 76212. However, if the unit includes an integrated amplifier with media playback capability, reclassification to 76211 may be appropriate.
Dual-power radios capable of operating on both external vehicle power and internal batteries present a classification challenge. CBP guidance generally looks to the principal design intent and primary power configuration. Importers of dual-power units should document the design specifications and consider requesting a binding ruling to avoid misclassification.
Basic heading 398 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 76212 · $11.5M of $172.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Germany together supply 96% of it. China pays 42.8% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $144.2M of Radiobroadcast Receivers Without Sound Recording Apparatus, External Power (Automotive-Type).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.