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U.S. exports of cameras for underwater, aerial survey, medical & forensic use (HS 900630) totaled $8.3M in July 2026.
Importers of Cameras for Underwater, Aerial Survey, Medical & Forensic Use paid $169K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cameras for Underwater, Aerial Survey, Medical & Forensic Use imports of $2.1M in July 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSpecialized cameras designed for underwater deployment, aerial survey, internal medical or surgical examination, or forensic and criminological applications are consolidated under a single 10-digit line (9006300000), reflecting their niche professional end-uses rather than consumer photography. Canada is the leading US supplier under this heading, followed by Germany and New Zealand — a sourcing profile consistent with defense, scientific, and medical equipment procurement rather than high-volume consumer trade. Importers should be aware that medical cameras intended for diagnostic imaging may be subject to FDA 510(k) clearance or other premarket review requirements depending on their intended clinical use.
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80 shipments/mo
Classification under 9006300000 requires that the camera be specifically designed for one of the enumerated uses — underwater, aerial survey, medical/surgical internal examination, or forensic/criminological purposes. A consumer waterproof camera that is merely water-resistant or rated for recreational diving would not qualify; the design intent, construction, and accompanying documentation (such as medical device registration or military/survey specifications) are the determining factors.
Cameras designed for internal medical or surgical examination may be regulated as medical devices by the FDA, depending on their intended use and classification under FDA's device taxonomy. Such products may require 510(k) clearance or other premarket authorization, and FDA may place an import alert or request entry review. Importers should confirm the device's FDA classification and registration status before shipment. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory affairs specialist for guidance specific to your product.
Subheading 3 of 8 in heading 9006
Subheading 900630 · $2.1M of $25.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$8.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Germany and Denmark together take 62% of it.
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origin
entry
rate provision · imports
31.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.22%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9006300000 | Cameras for Underwater, Aerial Survey, Medical Etc | $2.1M | 8.22% | 67.56% | $169K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9006300000 | Cameras for Underwater, Aerial Survey, Medical Etc | $8.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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