What documents are required to import HS 85258940 into United States?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). Confirm latest requirements with USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026.

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 85258940 into United States?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × Free = import duty. Then add VAT/GST = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/us.

WCO classification path

Chapter85Electrical machinery; electronics
Heading8525Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
Subheading852589Other
National85258940Digital still image video cameras

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What is the United States import tariff for HS 85258940 (Digital still image video cameras)?

Quick answer: United States MFN rate for HS 85258940 is Free.

"Digital still image video cameras"

HS code 8525.89.40.00 (Chapter 85 "Electrical machinery; electronics"; Heading 8525 "Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders"; Subheading 852589 "Other") under the United States tariff schedule classifies "Digital still image video cameras". United States customs apply MFN rate of Free, Column 2 rate 35%. Statutory unit of measure: No..

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	Free	Official tariff schedule
第二栏税率 Column 2 rate	35%	Official tariff schedule

⚠️ U.S. additional tariffs (on top of base rate)

+10% Section 122 temporary import surcharge (Feb 24 – Jul 24, 2026, all origins)

IEEPA tariffs (fentanyl/reciprocal) were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court and ceased in Feb 2026. Verified Jun 2026.

CBP Classification Rulings

Official CBP rulings under this subheading from the CROSS database — the strongest precedent in classification disputes.

H331315 ↗2025-12-05

Tariff classification of two thermal imaging cameras imported from Sweden; Revocation of Headquarters Ruling Letter (HQ) 961289 (3/30/98), HQ 965903 (11/19/02), HQ H068279 (12/30/10), and New York Ruling Letter (NY) I87272 (10/29/02), NY N201504 (2/22/2012), NY N255714 (8/26/2014), by operation of law.

8525.89.50

H324237 ↗2024-06-21

Request for Internal Advice; Classification of digital security camera with floodlights; continuous capture still images; motion activated video; flash memory.

8525.89.30

H332743 ↗2024-06-21

Request for Internal Advice; Classification of digital security camera; continuous capture still images; motion activated video; flash memory

8525.89.30

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