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U.S. imports of High-Speed, Digital, and Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 1) (HS 852581) totaled $5.3M in August 2026, imported from 41 countries.
Importers of High-Speed, Digital, and Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 1) paid $497K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.31% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCameras classified under this heading meet the specific technical criteria set out in Chapter 85 Subheading Note 1, which defines high-speed television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders by performance thresholds such as frame rate or sensor specification — criteria that distinguish them from the broader camera categories in Chapter 90. Singapore leads US supply under this heading, with Thailand and Canada also among the top sources, a supplier mix that reflects both precision manufacturing capability and regional electronics assembly hubs. The single 10-digit line 8525810000 covers all qualifying goods, so the classification analysis centers entirely on whether the camera meets the Chapter 85 subheading note's technical definition rather than on product type. Importers should retain the manufacturer's technical specification confirming compliance with those note criteria as part of the entry record.
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Chapter 85 Subheading Note 1 sets out specific technical parameters — such as frame capture rates for high-speed cameras or sensor and recording specifications for digital and video cameras — that must be met for classification under heading 852581. Cameras that do not meet those thresholds may instead classify under Chapter 90 optical instrument headings. Importers should obtain a written technical specification from the manufacturer confirming the relevant performance parameters and retain it for CBP review.
Singapore hosts precision manufacturing and R&D operations for several major imaging and electronics multinationals, making it a natural origin for high-specification camera systems that meet the Chapter 85 subheading note criteria. Its role as a regional headquarters and advanced manufacturing hub means that high-value, technically complex camera assemblies are often produced or finished there before export to the US.
Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 8525
Subheading 852581 · $5.3M of $945.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8525810000 | High-Speed Tv, Dig, Video Cameras, C85 Subh Note 1 | $5.3M | 9.31% | 74.81% | $497K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8525810000 | High-Speed Tv, Dig, Video Cameras, C85 Subh Note 1 | $4.9M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Singapore and Canada together supply 42% of it. Vietnam pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.5%.
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rate provision · imports
24.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.31% of imports for consumption.
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$5.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $75.3M of High-Speed, Digital, and Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 1) and exported $88.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.