8527.13.20—Radio-tape recorder combinations
General duty rate
Free
Across 2 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 8527.13 — Other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus: (subheading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8527.13.20 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Radio-tape recorder combinations. It sits in Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. 4 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this tariff item.
10-digit lines under 8527.13.20(2)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Tariff modifications(4)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 8527.13.20
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.74.11 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.74.08 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.74.10 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.74.09 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8527.13.20 cover?
HTS 8527.13.20 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Radio-tape recorder combinations. It belongs to Chapter 85 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8527.13.20?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 8527.13.20 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 8527.13.20?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 8527.13.20 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 8527.13.20?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 8527.13.20 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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