Olympus i-SPEED 7 High-Speed Camera from Germany
The Olympus i-SPEED 7 digital camera records at 500,000 fps with 10 nanosecond time resolution, exceeding all 8525.81 subheading note criteria. Designed for automotive crash testing and material science, its high writing speed captures microsecond events precisely. Classification under HTS 8525.81.00.00 reflects its specialized high-speed video capabilities.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include manufacturer's datasheet certifying >225,000 fps capability and nanosecond timing
• For EU imports, prepare dual-use goods declaration (high-speed cameras often controlled)