U.S. imports of Night Vision Television, Digital & Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 3) (HS 852583) totaled $5.0M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Night Vision Television, Digital & Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 3) paid $596K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.93% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Night Vision Television, Digital & Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 3) imports of $5.0M in August 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.6M.
Last updated: August 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.
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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.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 8525
Subheading 852583 · $5.0M of $945.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $60.2M of Night Vision Television, Digital & Video Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 3) and exported $17.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8525830000 | Night Vision Tv, Dig, Vid Cameras, C85 Subh Note 3 | $5.0M | 11.93% | 99.44% | $596K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8525830000 | Night Vision Tv, Dig, Vid Cameras, C85 Subh Note 3 | $3.3M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Germany together supply 57% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.93% of imports for consumption.
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