Sony ICF-38 FM/AM Pocket Radio

A compact, battery-powered FM/AM radio receiver designed for portable use without external power. It falls under HTS 8527.19.50.10 as an 'other' radiobroadcast receiver capable of operating without external power, specifically FM only or AM/FM only, not meeting pocket-size cassette player specs. Ideal for personal listening on the go.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8527.19.50Same rate: 10%

If incorporating a clock

Radiobroadcast receivers with integrated clocks classify under 8527.19.50.90 instead of plain FM/AM only.

8527.21Higher: 25% vs 10%

If requires external power source

Portable radios needing AC power or wired connection fall under 8527.21, not battery-only capable units.

8527.12.00Same rate: 10%

If cassette player with specific dimensions

Meets narrow definition of cassette players with amp, no speaker, portable dimensions under 8527.12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify battery operation and frequency bands (FM/AM only) match subheading; ensure FCC compliance labeling; avoid misclassification as clock-radios which go to other subheadings

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