Sony PXW-Z550 Studio Camera from China
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.
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
• 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