Analysis
Subheading 8527.21 covers combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, within heading 8527. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 3 US tariff lines below it are national.
2 of its 3 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (67%) and 1 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 2%. The median line pays duty-free.
The US splits it as follows: 8527.21.15 for combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus capable of… (duty-free), 8527.21.25 for radio-tape player combinations: other (2%) and 8527.21.40 for combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus: other (duty-free).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8527.21.15 | Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus capable of receiving and decoding digital radio data system signals | Free |
| 8527.21.25 | Radio-tape player combinations: other | 2% |
| 8527.21.40 | Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus: other | Free |