GoPro HERO12 Black Action Camera

The GoPro HERO12 Black is a compact digital video camera recorder designed for action sports and outdoor activities, capable of 5.3K video at 60fps. It falls under HTS 8525.89.50 as a digital camera and video camera recorder that does not meet the specific high-speed, radiation-hardened, or night vision characteristics of subheadings 8525.81-8525.83. This classification covers general-purpose television cameras and digital video recorders outside those specialized categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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

8525.89.40Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If primarily marketed as a digital still image camera

Cameras whose principal function is still image capture with incidental video fall under 8525.89.40 instead of video camera recorders.

8525.60.10Same rate: 35%

If incorporates radio transmission apparatus for wireless broadcasting

Devices combining camera with built-in radio transmission for live broadcasting move to 8525.60 for transmission apparatus.

8471.80.90Higher: 50% vs 35%

If classified as part of an automatic data processing system

Cameras integrated into computer systems or sold as ADP peripherals may shift to Chapter 84 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the camera does not meet high-speed (8525.81), radiation-hardened (8525.82), or night vision (8525.83) criteria through technical specs to avoid misclassification

β€’ Include FCC certification and EMI test reports in documentation, as transmission apparatus may require compliance with radio frequency regulations

β€’ Declare accurate video resolution and frame rates; exceeding 225,000 fps could shift to 8525.81, leading to audits