Loading...
HSChapter 85
U.S. imports of night vision television, digital & video cameras (chapter 85 subheading note 3) (HS 852583) totaled $2.8M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Night Vision Television, Digital & Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 3) paid $223K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Night Vision Television, Digital & Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 3) imports of $2.8M in April 2026 ran 31% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClassified under a specialized Chapter 85 subheading note, these night vision imaging devices — including night vision television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders — occupy a distinct tariff position precisely because their image-intensification or thermal-sensing technology sets them apart from conventional camera equipment. The single US tariff line 8525830000 captures all qualifying articles, making correct classification dependent on whether the device meets the technical criteria of Subheading Note 3 rather than falling under the broader NESOI camera provisions. Importers should be aware that night vision equipment with military or dual-use specifications may also trigger export-control and import-permit review under applicable US regulations.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Classification under 852583 hinges on whether the device meets the technical definition in Chapter 85 Subheading Note 3, which specifically addresses night vision apparatus using image-intensifier tubes or similar technology. Cameras that do not satisfy that note's criteria — even if they have low-light capability — fall instead under the NESOI provisions of 852589. A licensed customs broker or CBP binding ruling is advisable when the technology is borderline.
Yes. Night vision devices with military-grade image intensifiers may be subject to US export-control regulations (EAR or ITAR) and, on the import side, may require review to confirm they are not restricted articles. Importers should verify the device's specifications against applicable control lists before shipment.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 852583 — Night Vision Television, Digital & Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 3). Be the first supplier listed.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPPINES | $811K | -- | -$811K |
| VIETNAM | $746K | -- | -$746K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $432K | -- | -$432K |
| CANADA | $84K | $252K | +$168K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $180K | -- | -$180K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8525830000 | NIGHT VISION TV, DIG, VID CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 3 | $2.8M | 10.05% | $223K |
NIGHT VISION TV, DIG, VID CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 3
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8525830000 | NIGHT VISION TV, DIG, VID CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 3 | $1.0M |
NIGHT VISION TV, DIG, VID CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 3
2.3K 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 | $1.7M | $239K | -$1.5M |
| Indiana | $457K | $42K | -$415K |
| Oregon | $150K | -- | -$150K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $568K | $29K | -$539K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $381K | -- | -$381K |