Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

Compact cinema camera used in television production for its Super 35 sensor and raw recording capabilities. Falls under HTS 8525.89.30.00 as a television/digital camera without the characteristics specified for high-speed, radiation-hardened, or night vision subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9006.59.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If cinema cameras primarily for motion picture film production

Certain cinema cameras designed for film (not electronic television) go to Chapter 90.

8525.89.50Same rate: 35%

If marketed as digital still camera with video function

Classification follows principal use; still photography shifts to different subheading.

8471.60.70.00Higher: 50% vs 35%

If when part of digital video input workstation

Integrated into complete data processing systems for video editing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide evidence of broadcast/television end-use to distinguish from photographic cameras

Include sensor size and frame rate data to avoid high-speed reclassification

Watch for set classification if imported with lenses or rigs as complete production kit

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