Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Television Cameras, Digital Cameras & Video Camera Recorders (SITC 76484) totaled $795.7M in August 2026, imported from 83 countries.
Importers of Television Cameras, Digital Cameras & Video Camera Recorders paid $76.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.85% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Television Cameras, Digital Cameras & Video Camera Recorders imports of $795.7M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $719.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSection 301 tariff exposure is a central compliance consideration for importers of TV cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders, as a significant share of global supply originates in China. These imaging devices span professional broadcast-grade television cameras, consumer digital still cameras, and integrated video camera recorders — each potentially classified under different HTS subheadings depending on primary function and sensor type. Distinguishing a device as a "digital camera" versus a "video camera recorder" versus a "television camera" is a recurring classification challenge, since the same hardware may qualify under multiple headings depending on its dominant capability and marketing.
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19.3K import shipments a month
The key distinction typically turns on the device's primary designed function: a digital camera optimized for still images is classified differently from a video camera recorder designed principally for continuous video capture. Importers should review the device's technical specifications, marketing materials, and any applicable CBP rulings, and consult a licensed customs broker when the primary function is ambiguous.
Many imaging devices in this category sourced from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. The applicable rate and list depend on the specific HTS subheading, so importers should verify current Section 301 applicability for each line item with a licensed customs broker before entry.
Basic heading 32 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 76484 · $795.7M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Vietnam and Mexico together supply 40% of it. Vietnam pays 12.2% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
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$795.7MYoY · free account
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$214.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.7B of Television Cameras, Digital Cameras & Video Camera Recorders.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.