Sony PXW-Z550 Studio Camera from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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