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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of cinematographic cameras (SITC 88121) totaled $1.3M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Cinematographic Cameras paid $120K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cinematographic Cameras imports of $1.3M in April 2026 ran 68% above the year-to-date monthly average of $783K.
Last updated: April 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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENMARK | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| CANADA | $145K | $422K | +$277K |
| GERMANY | $37K | $155K | +$118K |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $84K | +$84K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $11K | $52K | +$41K |
Monthly import values over time