HS code for digital cameras

HS code

8525.89

US tariff lines

5

US general duty

Free

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Digital still and video cameras, including action cameras, fall under 8525.89.

US tariff lines under 8525.89

US HTS codeDescriptionGeneral duty
8525.89.10Television cameras › Gyrostabilized television camerasFree
8525.89.20Television cameras › Studio television cameras excluding shoulder-carried and other portable camerasFree
8525.89.30Television cameras › OtherFree
8525.89.40Digital still image video camerasFree
8525.89.50Other
2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 8525.89.50.30 — Camcorders
  • 8525.89.50.50 — Other
Free

Import duty on digital cameras by country

Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for digital cameras?
The international HS code for digital cameras is 8525.89. Digital still and video cameras, including action cameras, fall under 8525.89.
Q2What is the US import duty on digital cameras?
It depends on the exact line: 5 US tariff lines sit under 8525.89, with general rates of Free. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for digital cameras?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 8525.89 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (8525.89) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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