HS Code:
The Tuners category, classified under HS Code 8527.29 (Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles), includes devices such as car radio tuners and other broadcast receivers. This category is a significant segment of the consumer electronics market, driven by demand for automotive infotainment systems and portable audio devices. These products are integral to modern vehicles and personal entertainment, with technological advancements like digital radio and smartphone integration shaping market dynamics.
Total Trade Volume
USD 3.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Shift to Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
Increased demand for digital tuners as analog systems are phased out in regions like Europe, driving innovation and higher export values.
2021-2022
Integration with Smart Vehicle Systems
Growing incorporation of tuners into connected car ecosystems, boosting trade in advanced infotainment modules, especially in markets like North America and Asia.
2020-2022
Rising Demand in Emerging Markets
Increased vehicle production in countries like India and Brazil has led to higher imports of tuners, creating new trade opportunities for exporting nations.
2019-2022
The European Union has implemented regulations requiring all new vehicles sold after 2021 to include Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) receivers, significantly impacting tuner specifications.
December 2021
Boosts demand for digital tuners, benefiting manufacturers in Japan and South Korea while pressuring analog tuner exporters.
Ongoing trade disputes have led to fluctuating tariffs on electronic components, including tuners, exported from China to the United States, causing supply chain disruptions.
Mid-2022
Increased costs for US importers and a potential shift in sourcing to other countries like Vietnam or Mexico.
Major automotive electronics firms from Japan and Germany announced a collaboration to develop next-generation tuners integrated with 5G connectivity for autonomous vehicles.
September 2023
Likely to strengthen trade ties between the two countries and set new industry standards for tuner technology.