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HSChapter 85
U.S. imports of radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant cameras (chapter 85 subheading note 2) (HS 852582) totaled $168K in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Radiation-Hardened and Radiation-Tolerant Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 2) paid $16K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $161K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Radiation-Hardened and Radiation-Tolerant Cameras (Chapter 85 Subheading Note 2) imports of $168K in April 2026 ran 26% below the year-to-date monthly average of $226K.
Last updated: April 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.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | -- | $212K | +$212K |
| CANADA | -- | $135K | +$135K |
| AUSTRALIA | $54K | $15K | -$39K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $55K | -- | -$55K |
| SWEDEN | $36K | -- | -$36K |
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8525820000 | RADIATION TV, DIG, VIDEO CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 2 | $168K | 10.00% | $16K |
RADIATION TV, DIG, VIDEO CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 2
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8525820000 | RADIATION TV, DIG, VIDEO CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 2 | $384K |
RADIATION TV, DIG, VIDEO CAMERAS, C85 SUBH NOTE 2
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | -- | $215K | +$215K |
| Tennessee | $55K | $39K | -$15K |
| Colorado | $54K | -- | -$54K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA, GA | -- | $212K | +$212K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $78K | +$78K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $67K | $3K | -$63K |