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U.S. imports of television, digital & video cameras (nesoi) (HS 852589) totaled $772.0M in May 2026, traded with 69 countries.
Importers of Television, Digital & Video Cameras (NESOI) paid $68.5M in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $640.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Television, Digital & Video Cameras (NESOI) imports of $772.0M in May 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $654.4M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataServing broadcast, professional production, consumer, and surveillance markets alike, this residual heading captures television cameras, digital still-image cameras, and video camera recorders not classified elsewhere — a commercially broad grouping that spans gyrostabilized broadcast cameras (8525891000), fixed studio cameras (8525892000), color TV cameras (8525892500), digital still-image video cameras (8525894000), and a range of camcorder formats including 8mm (8525895010) and non-8mm variants (8525895020, 8525895030, 8525895050). Many lines in this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin, making origin documentation a critical compliance step for importers sourcing from affected jurisdictions.
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Gyrostabilized television cameras (8525891000) are specifically identified by the presence of an integrated gyroscopic stabilization mechanism designed to compensate for platform motion — common in aerial, maritime, and broadcast applications. Standard cameras with electronic image stabilization do not qualify; the stabilization must be gyroscopic in nature. When the stabilization method is ambiguous, a CBP binding ruling or consultation with a licensed customs broker is recommended.
Importers should have technical specifications confirming the recording format (e.g., 8mm vs. other formats), sensor type (digital still vs. video-primary), and intended use. For studio cameras, evidence that the unit is not shoulder-carried or portable is relevant to 8525892000. Section 301 origin declarations and supplier certificates of origin are also essential given the tariff exposure on many of these lines.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8525894000 | DIGITAL STILL IMAGE VIDEO CAMERAS | $326.5M | 9.88% | 93.82% | $32.3M |
| 8525895050 | STILL IMAGE VIDEO CAMERA,VDEO CAMERA RECORDR,NESOI | $193.0M | 6.68% | 61.63% | $12.9M |
| 8525893000 | TELEVISION CAMERAS, NESOI | $165.7M | 9.56% | 87.08% | $15.8M |
| 8525895030 | CAMCORDERS | $5.1M | 12.24% | 96.70% | $626K |
| 8525891000 | GYROSTABLIZED TELEVISION CAMERAS | $2.2M | 6.89% | 52.53% | $152K |
| 8525892000 | STUDIO TV CAMERAS, EXC SHOLDER-CARRIED & PORTABLE | $1.2M | 5.48% | 46.44% | $64K |
DIGITAL STILL IMAGE VIDEO CAMERAS
STILL IMAGE VIDEO CAMERA,VDEO CAMERA RECORDR,NESOI
TELEVISION CAMERAS, NESOI
CAMCORDERS
GYROSTABLIZED TELEVISION CAMERAS
STUDIO TV CAMERAS, EXC SHOLDER-CARRIED & PORTABLE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8525894000 | DIGITAL STILL IMAGE VIDEO CAMERAS | $96.8M |
| 8525895050 | STILL IMAGE VIDEO CAMERA,VDEO CAMERA RECORDR,NESOI | $57.2M |
| 8525892500 | TELEVISION CAMERAS, COLOR, NESOI | $22.1M |
| 8525893500 | TELEVISION CAMERAS, NESOI | $19.2M |
| 8525895020 | CAMCORDERS EXCEPT 8MM | $1.6M |
| 8525895010 | 8MM CAMCORDERS | $27K |
DIGITAL STILL IMAGE VIDEO CAMERAS
457.6K no
STILL IMAGE VIDEO CAMERA,VDEO CAMERA RECORDR,NESOI
449.7K no
TELEVISION CAMERAS, COLOR, NESOI
21.2K no
TELEVISION CAMERAS, NESOI
8.9K no
CAMCORDERS EXCEPT 8MM
1.1K no
8MM CAMCORDERS
53 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
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $247.3M | $43.3M | -$204.0M |
| Illinois | $75.5M | $10.6M | -$64.9M |
| Texas | $35.6M | $41.8M | +$6.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $189.3M | -- | -$189.3M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $89.8M | $4.5M | -$85.4M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $63.5M | $13.6M | -$49.9M |