Chapter 8527 — Customs Tariff Headings

Aiwa HS-PF303 Pocket Cassette Radio

> The Aiwa HS-PF303 is a battery-operated pocket cassette player with an AM/FM tuner and built-in amplifier, designed for personal listening via headphones. It lacks a built-in loudspeaker and operates without an external power source, with dimensions of 105mm x 80mm x 28mm, which are within the pocket-size limits of subheading note 4. This product falls under tariff item 8527.12.00 as a pocket-size radio cassette-player capable of independent operation.

Panasonic RQ-V10 Pocket Radio Cassette Player

> The Panasonic RQ-V10 is a compact AM/FM radio cassette player with a built-in amplifier, battery-powered operation, and a headphone jack only, without a loudspeaker. Its dimensions of 115mm x 90mm x 35mm are within the pocket-size limits specified in subheading note 4. This product is classified under tariff item 8527.12.00 as a pocket-size radio cassette-player.

Sharp QT-150 Pocket Radio Cassette Recorder

> The Sharp QT-150 is an ultra-compact AM/FM cassette player with a built-in amplifier, battery power, and headphone output, measuring 120mm x 88mm x 32mm. It operates without an external power source and fits within the pocket-size dimensional criteria of subheading note 4. This product falls under tariff item 8527.12.00 as a pocket-size radio cassette-player.

Sony Walkman WM-FX195 Radio Cassette Player

> The Sony Walkman WM-FX195 is a pocket-size cassette player with AM/FM radio reception, a built-in amplifier, and battery operation without external power. It measures approximately 110mm x 85mm x 30mm, which is within the 170mm x 100mm x 45mm limits for pocket-size devices. This product is classified under tariff item 8527.12.00 as a pocket-size radio cassette-player.

Toshiba KT-RP7 Pocket Cassette Radio Player

> The Toshiba KT-RP7 is a portable AM/FM radio cassette player with an integrated amplifier, no loudspeaker, and battery operation, measuring 112mm x 82mm x 29mm. It fits within the pocket-size dimensional limits of 170mm x 100mm x 45mm and operates without external power. This product falls under tariff item 8527.12.00 as a pocket-size radio cassette-player.

Aiwa CSD-TD33 Portable Stereo Radio Cassette CD System

> A portable stereo system combining an AM/FM radio tuner with dual cassette decks for playback and a CD changer, all housed in one unit and capable of operating on batteries without an external power source. It qualifies under tariff item 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, specifically designed for portable use.

Aiwa HS-PF303 Radio Cassette Walkman

A compact stereo Walkman with FM/AM radio tuner and a normal-speed cassette deck, battery-powered for portable use. It includes a belt clip and headphone jack, combining radio reception with cassette playback in a single housing, qualifying under tariff item 8527.13.00.

Aiwa HS-PF606 Portable Radio Dual Cassette

> A battery-operated portable radio with dual cassette decks for dubbing, AM/FM stereo reception, and extra bass system in a single housing. It is classified under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

Aiwa HS-PF606 Radio Walkman Cassette Player

An ultra-compact AM/FM radio cassette player with stereo headphone output and tape counter, exclusively battery operated. It combines radiobroadcast reception with cassette playback, qualifying under tariff item 8527.13.00.

GPX BC118B Portable Boombox with Cassette

> A modern boombox with AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, USB/CD/AUX inputs, and a non-recording cassette tape player, powered by batteries. It is classified under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus, capable of operating without external power.

Jensen SCR-75 Portable AM/FM Radio Cassette Player

> A compact, battery-powered personal radio cassette player with AM/FM reception and tape playback only, no recording function. It falls under 8527.13.00 as a portable radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus.

JVC RC-E100 Radio Tape Player

A compact personal radio cassette player with megabass sound enhancement and auto-reverse, powered by AA batteries only. It combines AM/FM radio reception with cassette playback, fitting tariff item 8527.13.00 as other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

JVC RC-XP50 Boombox Radio Tape Player

> A shoulder-strap boombox style with dual cassette decks, AM/FM stereo radio, and public address microphone input, battery-powered. It qualifies under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus, without external power.

JVC RC-XP50 Radio Dual Cassette Player

A portable AM/FM/Shortwave radio with dual cassette decks, battery or AC operable without external power. It includes synchronized recording from the radio, combining radiobroadcast reception with sound recording apparatus, fitting tariff item 8527.13.00.

Memorex MP3125 Portable CD/Tape/Radio

> An affordable portable unit that merges AM/FM radio, cassette tape playback, and a CD mechanism, all battery-powered. It qualifies under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus, without external power requirements.

Olympus CY-FR1 Portable Radio Cassette Recorder (Playback Mod)

A vintage portable radio cassette recorder modified for playback only, featuring AM/FM reception and battery operation. It combines radio-broadcast reception with a cassette tape mechanism in a single housing, qualifying under tariff item 8527.13.00 as other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

Olympus SR-11 Radio Cassette Player

A slim-design AM/FM radio cassette for personal use, featuring remote control and battery operation. The compact housing combines a radio tuner and tape transport, meeting the definition of other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus under tariff item 8527.13.00.

Panasonic RQ-V300 Radio Cassette Recorder

A battery-powered personal stereo combining an FM/AM radio tuner with dual cassette decks for recording and playback. It operates without an external power source, meeting the definition of a radio-broadcast receiver capable of independent operation, and is classified under tariff item 8527.13.00 as other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

Panasonic RQ-V38 Portable Radio Cassette Recorder

A handheld AM/FM stereo radio with a built-in cassette player/recorder, powered solely by batteries. It features a tape counter and auto-stop mechanism, combining radiobroadcast reception with sound recording apparatus, qualifying under tariff item 8527.13.00.

Panasonic RQ-V95 Vintage Radio Cassette Recorder

> A classic portable stereo radio cassette player with AM/FM tuner, auto-reverse cassette mechanism, and detachable speakers, designed for battery-powered operation. It falls under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus.

Panasonic RX-D55GC-K Portable Radio Cassette CD Player

> A battery-operated portable stereo with AM/FM radio, front-loading cassette playback (no record function), and a CD player. It is classified under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus, designed for portable use.

Panasonic RX-D55GC Vintage Radio-Phono

A classic portable radio-phonograph combination with an AM/FM tuner and belt-drive turntable, powered by batteries for off-grid use. It features a shared amplifier for both radio broadcasts and vinyl playback in a compact housing, qualifying under tariff item 8527.13.00 as other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

Philips AZ-1120/17 Radio Cassette CD Player

> A portable Philips system with radio tuner, front cassette playback, CD player, and dynamic bass boost, powered by batteries. It falls under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus, without external power.

Philips D8320 Radio Recorder

> A portable stereo radio with front-loading cassette deck, digital tuning, and remote control, capable of battery operation. It is classified under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus, without external power.

Sanyo CRT-R70 Portable Radio Dual Cassette Player

> A rugged portable with AM/FM/SW radio bands and dual non-recording cassette decks for playback, battery-powered. It qualifies under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus, capable of operating without external power.

Sanyo MRT-55 Portable Radio Cassette

> An ultra-compact personal radio cassette transceiver with AM/FM, micro-cassette recording, and telescopic antenna, battery-operated. It qualifies under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

Sanyo MRT-55 Radio Cassette Recorder

A vintage-style portable radio with dual cassette decks, recording level meters, and battery operation. It combines radio-broadcast reception with sound recording and reproducing capabilities, operating without external power, and is classified under tariff item 8527.13.00.

Sanyo M-X330 Radio Cassette Walkman

An ultra-compact stereo radio cassette player with Dolby noise reduction and AMSS auto music search, battery-powered for on-the-go use. It combines AM/FM radio reception with cassette playback, fitting tariff item 8527.13.00 as other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

Sanyo Plus T-303 Radio Record Player Combo

A battery-powered tabletop radio-phonograph with FM stereo reception and a 33/45 RPM turntable in a unified enclosure. It allows seamless switching between broadcast radio and record playback without plugs, meeting the criteria for tariff item 8527.13.00.

Sharp QT-CD95 Portable Radio Cassette CD Combo

A portable AM/FM radio with cassette recorder/player and a top-loading CD player, operable on batteries or AC without relying on external power. The combination of radio reception and cassette recording places it under tariff item 8527.13.00, with the CD player not altering the primary classification.

Sharp QT-CD95 Portable Radio Cassette System

A portable boombox-style unit with AM/FM radio, a full-size cassette deck, and detachable speakers, capable of battery or AC operation but primarily battery-powered. Despite the CD player, the core radio-tape function qualifies it under tariff item 8527.13.00 as other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

Sharp QT-CD95 Portable Radio Dual Cassette Player

A battery-operated AM/FM radio with dual cassette decks for dubbing, including one normal and one high-speed deck. It features a compact design with a carrying handle, combining radiobroadcast reception with sound recording apparatus, qualifying under tariff item 8527.13.00.

Sharp RP-118 Portable Radio Turntable

A compact, self-contained AM/FM radio and phonograph unit powered exclusively by standard batteries, ideal for outdoor vinyl listening. Shared speakers handle both radio signals and record grooves, meeting the criteria for tariff item 8527.13.00.

Sony CFD-S70 Portable CD/Tape/Radio Boombox

> A portable boombox combining a battery-powered AM/FM radio receiver with a cassette tape player incapable of recording and a CD player in the same housing. It is classified under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus.

Sony CFD-S70 Portable Radio Cassette Player

A portable radio-tape recorder with AM/FM radio reception and dual cassette decks for recording and playback, powered by batteries or an AC adapter. It operates without an external power source, meeting the criteria for tariff item 8527.13.00 as other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

Sony ICF-7600D AM/FM Radio Turntable Combo

A portable battery-operated AM/FM radio receiver integrated with a built-in phonograph turntable in a single housing for playing vinyl records. It receives radiobroadcast signals and reproduces sound from records without needing an external power source, qualifying under tariff item 8527.13.00.

Sony Walkman WM-FX195 Radio Cassette Player

A portable radio cassette player combining AM/FM radio reception with cassette tape recording and playback, powered by batteries without an external power source. It is classified under tariff item 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver capable of operating without external power, combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

Sony Walkman WM-FX198 Radio Cassette Player

A portable AM/FM radio cassette player with auto-reverse cassette deck, capable of operating on batteries without external power. It combines radiobroadcast reception with cassette tape recording and playback in a compact housing, fitting tariff item 8527.13.00.

Technics RQ-10 Radio Cassette Recorder

A high-fidelity portable radio cassette with direct-drive mechanism and stereo radio tuner, operating on standard batteries for field recording. It combines radiobroadcast reception with sound recording apparatus, qualifying under tariff item 8527.13.00.

Technics RQ-10R Radio Walkman

A premium portable AM/FM stereo radio cassette recorder with active servo noise cancellation and a flat panel design. It is battery-powered and combines radio reception with cassette recording and playback, qualifying under tariff item 8527.13.00.

Tivoli Audio Model Two with Cassette Add-On

> A stylish wooden cabinet AM/FM radio combined with a non-recording cassette tape deck, battery/AC hybrid but portable capable. It falls under 8527.13.00 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus, capable of operating without external power.

Toshiba KT-RP75 Radio Cassette Recorder

A handheld sports radio cassette player with a shock-resistant tape mechanism and FM stereo tuner, battery-powered for outdoor use. It combines radio-broadcast reception with cassette recording and playback, operating without external power, and is classified under tariff item 8527.13.00.

Toshiba KT-RP7 Radio Cassette Recorder

A pocket-sized AM/FM radio cassette player with metal tape compatibility and auto-reverse, designed for battery power only. It combines radiobroadcast reception with cassette playback, fitting tariff item 8527.13.00 as other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.

Toshiba RP-3200 Battery Radio-Phonograph

A retro-style portable combination featuring radiobroadcast reception and a direct-drive turntable in one battery-powered housing. Designed for audiophiles seeking authentic vinyl sound with live radio, it is classified under tariff item 8527.13.00.

Toshiba RP-A100 Radio Cassette Recorder

A classic portable radio-tape recorder with AM/FM tuner, single cassette deck, and megabass sound enhancement, fully operable on batteries. It combines radiobroadcast reception with sound recording and reproducing apparatus, fitting tariff item 8527.13.00.

C. Crane CCRadio-2E Enhanced AM/FM

The C. Crane CCRadio-2E Enhanced AM/FM is a high-performance portable AM/FM/Weather radio powered by batteries for field use. It falls under 8527.19.00 as an 'other' portable FM/AM-type receiver, with the weather band typically grouped. It has no recording features, aligning with the 'other' category.

C. Crane CCRadio-2E Enhanced Portable

The C. Crane CCRadio-2E Enhanced Portable is a battery-powered AM/FM/NOAA weather radio with a superior antenna system designed for weak signal reception. It operates without an external power source, classifying it under tariff item 8527.19.00 as an 'other' radio-broadcast receiver. This item does not include a clock or cassette features, aligning with the 'other' category.

C. Crane CCRadio-3 AM/FM/Shortwave Radio

A battery-powered portable radio with advanced AM/FM/shortwave reception and multiple tuning methods. It is classified under tariff item 8527.19.00 as an 'other' portable radio-broadcast receiver capable of operating without external power, distinguished from special types like cassette or clock radios.

Coby CR-202UA AM/FM Clock Radio

> A compact AM/FM clock radio that operates on batteries, featuring an LED clock display, alarm functions, and radio broadcast reception in a single housing. It is designed for portable home use and does not require an external power source, aligning with the tariff item for radio-broadcast receivers capable of operating without external power.

Emerson Portable Clock Radio

> A portable AM/FM clock radio with digital tuning and sleep/wake timer functions, powered by batteries for operation without external power. It is intended for home use and does not incorporate additional features like Bluetooth or vehicle installation, fitting the scope of this tariff item.

Eton Elite Traveler Radio

The Eton Elite Traveler Radio is a high-end portable shortwave receiver with SSB capability for international broadcasting, powered by batteries. It operates without an external power source, fitting the 'other' category of radio-broadcast receivers under 8527.19.00. Its digital signal processing enhances reception, but the principal function remains radio-broadcast reception.

Eton Elite Traveler Shortwave Radio

A portable battery/solar powered worldband receiver covering AM/FM/shortwave bands without external power needs. It is classified under tariff item 8527.19.00 as an 'other' portable radio-broadcast receiver capable of operating without external power, excluding special types like cassette or clock combinations.

Eton FRX3+ AM/FM/Weather Radio

The Eton FRX3+ is a rugged emergency AM/FM/NOAA weather portable radio with battery power independence. It falls under 8527.19.00 as an 'other' portable FM/AM-style receiver despite extras like a USB charging output. It operates without an external power source, aligning with the 'other' category.

GPX BC118K Clock Radio

> A compact battery-operated AM/FM clock radio with dual alarms, designed for portable home use. It operates without an external power source and does not include additional combination features, making it classifiable under this tariff item for other radio-broadcast receivers.

Hamilton Beach 26015 Clock Radio

> A simple AM/FM battery-operated clock radio for home use, featuring basic alarm functions and radio reception. It operates without external power and lacks additional features, fitting the description of other radio-broadcast receivers in this tariff item.

Harpago HR-925BT Bluetooth Clock Radio

> A budget Bluetooth-enabled AM/FM clock radio with battery backup for clock and timer functions, designed for portable non-vehicle use. While it includes Bluetooth, the primary function is radio broadcast reception, and it operates without external power, fitting this tariff item.

iHome iBT232 Clock Radio

> An iHome Bluetooth clock radio with AM/FM reception and battery operation for portability, valued under $40. The radio reception is the primary function, and it operates without external power, making it suitable for this tariff item.

Insignia NS-CR11WH8 Clock Radio

> A standalone AM/FM clock radio with battery operation, valued under $40, featuring timer functions and a non-automotive design. It operates without external power and does not include additional combination features, fitting this tariff item for other radio-broadcast receivers.

Jensen JCR-180 Clock Radio

> A Jensen auto-set digital clock radio with AM/FM battery operation, valued under $40, designed for standalone portable home use. It operates without external power and lacks combination features, aligning with this tariff item.