U.S. imports of radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant cameras (chapter 85 subheading note 2) (HS 852582) totaled $681K in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Radiation-Hardened and Radiation-Tolerant Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 2) paid $68K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 10.04% of the $681K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Radiation-Hardened and Radiation-Tolerant Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 2) imports of $681K in August 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $902K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRadiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders are a highly specialized niche, designed to operate reliably in nuclear, space, or high-radiation industrial environments where standard imaging equipment would fail. Classification under this heading requires that the goods satisfy the technical criteria of Chapter 85 Subheading Note 2, which defines the radiation tolerance thresholds distinguishing these units from conventional cameras. Sweden leads US imports under this heading, with New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom also among the top sources — a supplier profile dominated by countries with advanced defense, nuclear, and space industry supply chains. The single 10-digit line 8525820000 covers all qualifying goods, and the technical documentation burden is high: importers must be prepared to demonstrate compliance with the subheading note's radiation specification to CBP.
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Importers should obtain from the manufacturer a technical datasheet or test report confirming that the camera meets the radiation tolerance thresholds specified in Chapter 85 Subheading Note 2. This typically includes total ionizing dose (TID) ratings and, where applicable, single-event effect (SEE) test data. Retaining this documentation in the entry record is essential, as CBP may request it to verify that the goods qualify for this specialized classification rather than a standard camera heading.
Radiation-hardened imaging equipment is frequently subject to export control classifications under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or, for military-grade items, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in the country of export. On the US import side, buyers should confirm with their customs broker whether the goods trigger any import licensing requirements, particularly if the cameras are dual-use items with defense or nuclear applications. Consulting a licensed customs broker or trade compliance counsel is advisable given the specialized nature of these goods.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 8525
Subheading 852582 · $681K of $945.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$681KYoY · free account
Exports
$168KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.4M of Radiation-Hardened and Radiation-Tolerant Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 2).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8525820000 | Radiation Tv, Dig, Video Cameras, C85 Subh Note 2 | $681K | 10.04% | 100.00% | $68K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8525820000 | Radiation Tv, Dig, Video Cameras, C85 Subh Note 2 | $168K |
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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Sweden and Ireland together supply 66% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.04% of total import value.