Saab Sea Giraffe Gyrostabilized Camera System from China
Saab's Sea Giraffe features gyrostabilized television cameras for naval surface surveillance, providing stabilized video feeds in rough sea conditions with integrated radar fusion. Classified under HTS 8525.89.1000 for its gyro-stabilized TV camera functionality essential for broadcast-quality imaging from moving vessels. The system maintains horizon lock regardless of ship motion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include NATO stock numbers and MIL-STD certifications in entry docs; check ITAR restrictions for defense electronics; avoid classifying as radar equipment if camera is principal function