HS Heading 8527
Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock.
8 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound and television recorders and reproducers). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85271200 | Pocket-size radio cassette-players | 25 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 88.75% |
| 85271300 | Other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 64.25% |
| 85271900 | Radio receivers, portable, (excl. sound recording/reproducing apparatus) nes | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 64.25% |
| 85272100 | Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus : | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 58.13% |
| 85272900 | Radio receivers for motor vehicles, nes | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 64.25% |
| 85279100 | Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus : | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 58.13% |
| 85279200 | Not combined with sound recording or reproduce. apparatus, combined with a clock | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 64.25% |
| 85279900 | Other sound record. or reproducing apparatus, nes, CBU | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 64.25% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 35,042,705 (47,277 kg) under this heading, across 6 of its 8 tariff lines. The remaining 2 recorded no commercial import in that window.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 5 | 8,816 kg | BDT 6,581,310 |
| January 2026 | 2 | 10,297 kg | BDT 5,683,859 |
| February 2026 | 3 | 7,347 kg | BDT 2,373,861 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 5,003 kg | BDT 3,229,349 |
| April 2026 | 3 | 9,486 kg | BDT 5,871,271 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 6,328 kg | BDT 11,303,055 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 85271900 — Radio receivers, portable, (excl. sound recording/reproducing apparatus) nes — BDT 6,217,591
- 85272900 — Radio receivers for motor vehicles, nes — BDT 5,066,657
- 85279900 — Other sound record. or reproducing apparatus, nes, CBU — BDT 13,358
- 85272100 — Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus : — BDT 5,449
Bonded imports. A further BDT 71,166 (2 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 0.2% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.