10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of an inspection system camera
Issued September 13, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardN2 N232617 (September 13, 2012)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8525.80.30
Headings: 8525
Product description
The merchandise under consideration is the Gen2 Zoom Mainline and Lateral Inspection system, which consists of a television-type camera attached to a 6-wheel drive tractor. This camera, which is used in a pipeline inspection system, captures images of the internal pipe in real time, and transmits them to a location outside the camera for remote viewing and recording. Additionally, the subject camera does not contain any inbuilt recording capability.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Gen2 Zoom Mainline and Lateral Inspection system will be 8525.80.30, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for 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: Television cameras: Other.
Full text
N232617 September 13, 2012 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:108 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8525.80.30 Mr. Jose Chavez RS Technical Services 1327 Clegg Street Petaluma, CA 94954 RE: The tariff classification of an inspection system camera Dear Mr. Chavez: In your letter received on August 29, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling on merchandise, which you plan to export. The merchandise under consideration is the Gen2 Zoom Mainline and Lateral Inspection system, which consists of a television-type camera attached to a 6-wheel drive tractor. This camera, which is used in a pipeline inspection system, captures images of the internal pipe in real time, and transmits them to a location outside the camera for remote viewing and recording. Additionally, the subject camera does not contain any inbuilt recording capability. Based on the information provided, this system is not imported with a monitor, a computer unit, or software. The applicable subheading for the Gen2 Zoom Mainline and Lateral Inspection system will be 8525.80.30, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for 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: Television cameras: Other. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Lisa Cariello at (646) 733-3014. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
Protest and Application for Further Review 2704-19-103345; Classification of a network video recorder and camera kit
Protest and Application for Further Review 2720-21-104126; prototype; cameras
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 5301-19-101449; Classification of surveillance kits
Revocation of NY N107616 and NY N225535; Digital camera inspection system; Inspection scope; Videoscope
The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of television-type cameras from Canada; Article 509
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 2720-14-100148; tariff classification of “NetCam” HD cameras
The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of television-type cameras from Canada; Article 509
The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of television-type cameras from Canada; Article 509
The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of television-type cameras from Canada; Article 509
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 5501-12-100148; tariff classification of cameras, camera handles,
Follow N232617
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.