HS code for car stereos

HS code

8527.21

US tariff lines

US general duty

Free – 2%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Car radios combined with sound recording or playback apparatus are 8527.21.

US tariff lines under 8527.21

US HTS code	Description	General duty
8527.21.15	Radio-tape player combinations › 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 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 8527.21.25.10 — Incorporating optical disc (including compact disc) players or recorders 8527.21.25.25 — Other	2%
8527.21.40	Other 2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 8527.21.40.40 — Incorporating optical disc (including compact disc) players or recorders 8527.21.40.80 — Other	Free

Import duty on car stereos by country

Import into the US

Free – 2%

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Import into the UK

0% – 14%

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Import into the EU

0% – 14%

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Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for car stereos?

The international HS code for car stereos is 8527.21. Car radios combined with sound recording or playback apparatus are 8527.21.

Q2What is the US import duty on car stereos?

It depends on the exact line: 3 US tariff lines sit under 8527.21, with general rates of Free – 2%. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for car stereos?

The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 8527.21 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (8527.21) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.