HS Code:
The 'Other Radio Receivers' category, classified under HS Code 852799, encompasses radio reception apparatus not covered under more specific categories such as car radios or portable radios. This includes specialized receivers, radio communication equipment, and other niche radio devices used for various purposes including amateur radio, emergency communication, and industrial applications. These products are integral to sectors requiring reliable long-distance communication without reliance on cellular networks.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-Japan EPA)
Shift towards digital radio receivers
Increased demand for devices supporting digital audio broadcasting (DAB), reducing market share of analog receivers.
2020-2022
Growth in emergency communication systems
Rising global focus on disaster preparedness has boosted demand for reliable radio receivers in emergency response sectors.
2021-2022
Decline in consumer-grade standalone receivers
Smartphones and internet-based streaming services are substituting traditional radio receivers in consumer markets.
2019-2022
The European Union revised its Radio Equipment Directive (RED) to include stricter cybersecurity requirements for radio receivers, aiming to protect users from data breaches.
June 2022
Manufacturers must invest in compliance, potentially increasing production costs but enhancing product safety and market trust.
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement reduced tariffs on certain electronic goods, including other radio receivers, from 7.5% to 5%.
March 2023
This reduction is expected to increase imports of Chinese radio receivers into the US market, benefiting consumers with lower prices.
Japan announced subsidies for manufacturers transitioning to digital radio receiver production as part of a national plan to phase out analog broadcasting by 2025.
January 2023
This policy is likely to accelerate the decline of analog receiver exports while positioning Japan as a leader in digital radio technology.