Sony Alpha 1 Digital Camera from China
Sony Alpha 1 features a 50.1MP full-frame sensor, 30fps burst shooting, and 8K video in a compact mirrorless body. Classified under HTS 9006.59.91.00 for its non-fixed focus lens mount system and value exceeding $10, distinguishing it from consumer point-and-shoots. Primarily designed for professional still photography applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit detailed bill of materials showing sensor/imaging tech qualifies as photographic apparatus, not video equipment
• For EU imports, ensure CE marking; US requires proper HTS for Section 301 tariff applicability