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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported solely as a precision optical instrument without TV transmission
Cameras primarily for non-broadcast optical use may classify under Chapter 90 instruments.
If equipped with high-speed features like >225,000 fps
High-speed cameras meeting subheading 8525.81 criteria shift to 8525.89.40 due to specialized performance specs.
If designed as radiation-hardened or tolerant
Radiation-resistant cameras fall under 8525.89.30 per subheading note for high-radiation operation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify studio designation via manufacturer specs showing fixed-mount design and lack of portability features; obtain FCC certification for RF components; ensure detailed invoices specify 'non-portable studio camera' to avoid reclassification
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