Hitachi SK-HD1900 HDTV Studio Camera

3-chip HD studio camera for television broadcasting with fiber transmission capability. Falls under HTS 8525.89.30.00 as a standard television camera not meeting specialized subheading criteria.

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.

8517.62.00Lower: 32.5% vs 35%

If with triaxial cable/radio transmission systems

Significant transmission apparatus may dominate classification.

8525.89.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If smaller ENG cameras under 5kg

Weight/function determines still vs television camera distinction.

9031.80.40.00Same rate: 35%

If other optical measuring instruments with cameras

Profile/measuring cameras go to Chapter 90 instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document 3-chip prism design confirming television broadcast specifications

Fiber optic interface doesn't change classification from television camera

Classify complete studio system by camera head as principal component

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