U.S. imports of Cinematographic Cameras (SITC 88121) totaled $880K in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Cinematographic Cameras paid $85K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.61% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cinematographic Cameras imports of $880K in August 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $709K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataProfessional and industrial motion-picture cameras — including film-based cinema cameras used in broadcast, documentary, and theatrical production — fall under SITC 88121. Unlike digital video cameras classified elsewhere, cinematographic cameras in this heading are defined by their design for recording moving images on photographic film, a distinction that remains commercially relevant for archival, artistic, and specialty production workflows. The market for new film-based cinema cameras is niche but sustained by high-end feature film production and analog revival demand.
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Cinematographic cameras under this heading record images on photographic film, whereas digital video cameras record to electronic media and are classified in separate headings. The recording medium — film versus digital sensor/storage — is the primary technical criterion customs authorities apply. Importers of hybrid or digital cinema cameras should verify the correct heading with a licensed customs broker.
Cinematographic cameras sourced from countries subject to Section 301 measures may carry additional duties depending on the specific 10-digit HTS line. Importers should review current Section 301 lists and confirm tariff treatment with a licensed customs broker prior to importation.
Basic heading 371 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88121 · $880K of $46.9B
Imports · August 2026
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Denmark and Canada together supply 84% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 2.2%.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.9M of Cinematographic Cameras.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.