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HSChapter 85
U.S. imports of high-speed, digital, and video cameras (chapter 85 subheading note 1) (HS 852581) totaled $4.9M in April 2026, traded with 36 countries.
Importers of High-Speed, Digital, and Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 1) paid $394K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.3% on $4.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $800K | $894K | +$94K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $412K | $1.1M | +$687K |
| SINGAPORE | $1.2M | $50K | -$1.2M |
| HONG KONG | -- | $954K | +$954K |
| GERMANY | $55K | $884K | +$829K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8525810000 | HIGH-SPEED TV, DIG, VIDEO CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 1 | $4.9M | 9.35% | $394K |
HIGH-SPEED TV, DIG, VIDEO CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 1
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8525810000 | HIGH-SPEED TV, DIG, VIDEO CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 1 | $9.0M |
HIGH-SPEED TV, DIG, VIDEO CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 1
20.8K no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $3.2M | $1.6M | -$1.6M |
| New Jersey | -- | $3.1M | +$3.1M |
| Florida | $195K | $1.3M | +$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $81K | $2.4M | +$2.3M |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $1.2M | $637K | -$607K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $604K | $1.2M | +$547K |