Import duty on Security cameras to United States (2026)
HS 85258910 · Source: official United States tariff schedule · Updated 2026-08-05
Security cameras classify under HS 85258910 in United States. Import duty Free. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $34 (effective rate ≈ 3.38%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: FOB)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty (Col 1) | Free | $0.00 | |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | 0.3464% | $32.71 | Capped $32.71–$634.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | 0.125% | $1.25 | Ocean freight only |
| Total taxes at import | 3.38% | $33.96 (≈¥229) | as % of CIF |
- AD/CVD not included: 269 US orders target China (rates often 100-300%); coverage follows Commerce scope language, not HS codes alone — check the list at treayo.com/en/adcvd and verify with CBP.
- No federal VAT/sales tax at import (US sales tax is state-level, not levied at customs)
United States de minimis
Eliminated (was $800 USD)
Eliminated for ALL countries from 2025-08-29 (EO 14324); China/HK since 2025-05
No de minimis at all — every import needs formal entry and duty regardless of value.
As of 2026-06 · See 14-country de minimis tracker
CBP classification rulings
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.
H3242372024-06-21Request for Internal Advice; Classification of digital security camera with floodlights; continuous capture still images; motion activated video; flash memory.
H3327432024-06-21Request for Internal Advice; Classification of digital security camera; continuous capture still images; motion activated video; flash memory