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HTS 8527 Chapter 85 Section XVI Synced Sep 10, 2026

Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock:

HTS 8527 (Reception apparatus for…) classifies this product in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Country of origin can add Section 301, Section 232, or Section 338 measures; use the calculator for total duty.

What this code covers
  1. 8527 Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock
Base HTS duty
—
Column 1 General
Effective (China)
Varies
301
Stacked measures
1
at China
Last change
2 months
301 12.5%
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Duty stack · origin china

What applies to this code.

Effective ad valorem duty
Varies
origin china · excl. fees
Measures stacked
1

8527 from China carries 1 measure on top of the base rate. We don't quote a single total here because it depends on the more specific code your goods fall under. Enter your email to see each one, the Chapter 99 subheading behind it, and the rate from every major trading partner.

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Stacking order
  1. 1
    Apply base HTS rate
    Column 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
  2. 2
    Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)
    Chapter 99 subheading layered on
  3. 3
    Add Section 232 / 338 surcharges
    Country- and product-scoped measures
  4. 4
    Add MPF & HMF fees
    Applied to entered value
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Origin matters

Rate by country of origin

Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 8527 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.

FTA partner Section 301 Section 232 Section 338
Country
Base
Add-ons
Effective
Duty on $10,000
China
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Vietnam
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Mexico
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Canada
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India
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South Korea
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Japan
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Germany
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Taiwan
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Same HTS, very different landed cost. Enter your email to see the base rate, the add-ons, and the duty on a $10,000 shipment for each of these origins.

Rates from last sync on Sep 10, 2026 · assumes entered value $10,000 · fees (MPF/HMF) excluded from the comparison above.
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Official sources

Citations for 8527

Synced 16 hours ago
ITC · HTS
Heading 8527 — current revision
Sep 11, 2026
Official Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, chapter notes and subheading structure.
Questions about 8527

FAQ for this HTS code.

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock:". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

Learn how these duties work

Tariff programs explained

Chapter 99

Temporary and additional duty provisions that stack on top of a base HTS code.
Section 301

China list tariffs plus the forced-labor duty that extended Section 301 to roughly 55 origins in July 2026.
Section 232

National-security tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and other covered goods.
IEEPA

Emergency tariffs by country of origin. Struck down February 2026; still returned for historical as_of queries and refunds.
Section 338

An additional 50% on covered Canadian autos, alcohol, and dairy from 22 August 2026.

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HTS 8527 · synced Sep 10, 2026 18:37 UTC