Studio television cameras excluding shoulder-carried and other portable cameras
Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: > Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: > Other: > Television cameras: > Studio television cameras excluding shoulder-carried and other portable cameras
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Products classified under HTS 8525.89.20.00
Sony PXW-Z550 Studio Camera
Professional 4K studio television camera designed for broadcast environments with three 2/3-inch CMOS sensors and high frame rate capabilities. Classified under HTS 8525.89.20.00 as it is a studio television camera explicitly excluding shoulder-carried or portable models, intended for fixed studio installations. Features advanced optics and studio-specific interfaces like triax or fiber connectivity.
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast Studio Camera
High-end studio camera with 4.6K sensor, MTF mount, and built-in ND filters for professional television production in controlled studio settings. Falls under HTS 8525.89.20.00 as a non-portable studio TV camera designed for pedestal mounting and studio cabling. Supports 12G-SDI outputs for broadcast workflows.
Panasonic AK-UCU700 Studio Camera Head
Box-style 4K studio camera head requiring separate CCU for operation, designed exclusively for permanent studio installations in television broadcasting. HTS 8525.89.20.00 applies due to its non-portable nature and studio-specific design excluding shoulder or handheld use. Features 12G-SDI and IP output options.
Grass Valley LDX 97 Studio Camera
Compact studio television camera with triax connectivity and 1080i/HD capabilities for news and sports broadcast studios. Classified in HTS 8525.89.20.00 as it excludes portable features and is built for fixed studio pedestal use. Supports remote control via studio lens controllers.
Ikegami OCP-5000 Studio Camera
Multi-format 4K/HD studio camera system with dockable lens mount for professional television studio production. HTS 8525.89.20.00 due to its studio-only design, pedestal compatibility, and exclusion of portable carrying features. Includes advanced shading and focus controls.
ARRI Alexa Mini LF Studio Camera Package
Large format studio camera configured for permanent TV studio installations with PL mount and fiber camera control. Under HTS 8525.89.20.00 as a non-portable studio television camera despite compact body, due to studio rigging and control system requirements. Delivers cinema-quality to broadcast pipelines.