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85.27 Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housmg, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock. - Radio-broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external source of power : 8527.12 8527.13 8527.19 - - Pocket-size radio cassette-players - - Other apparatus combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus - - Other - Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of o erating without an external P source of power, of a kind used in motor vehic es : - - Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus 8527.29 - - Other - Other : 8527.91 - - Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus 8527.92 - - Not combined with sound recording or reproducing 8527.21 combined with a clock 8527.99 apparatus but - - Other The sound radio-broadcasting apparatus falling in this heading must be for the reception of signals by means of electro-magnetic waves transmitted through the ether without any line connection. This group includes : (1) Domestic radio receivers of all kinds (table models, consoles, receivers for mounting in furniture, walls, etc., portable models, receivers, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock). (2) Car radio receivers. (3) Separate1 heading resented h.15. reception apparatus for incorporation in relay apparatus of (4) Pocket-size radio cassette-players (see Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter). (5) Stereo systenls (hi-fi systems) containing a radio receiver, put up in sets for retail sale, consisting of modular units in their own separate housing, e.g., in combination with a CD player, a cassette recorder, an am lifier with equaliser, loudspeakers, etc. The radio receiver gives the system its essenti character. PARTS Sub'ect to the general provisions regarding the classification of parts (see the General Exp anatory Note to Section XVI), parts of the apparatus of this heading are classified in heading 85.29. The heading excludes, inter alia : (a) Articles of heading 85.17 or 85.25. (b) Special urpose vehicles permanently equipped with radio-broadcasting receivers of this heading (genera& herding 87.05).
1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Electrically warmed blankets, bed pads, foot-muffs or the like; electrically warmed clothing, footwear or ear pads or other electrically warmed articles worn on or about the person; (b) Articles of glass of heading 70.11; (c) Machines and apparatus of heading 84.86; (d) Vacuum apparatus of a kind used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences (heading 90.18); or (e) Electrically heated furniture of Chapter 94. 2.- Headings 85.01 to 85.04 do not apply to goods described in heading 85.11, 85.12, 85.40, 85.41 or