Action Camera (GoPro-style) — HS Code
Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television — cameras; video camera recorders
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HS Code
8525 — Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or TV; cameras
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery
Heading
8525 — Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or TV; cameras
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — action cameras are video camera recorders classified under 8525.89
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Action cameras (GoPro Hero, DJI Osmo Action, etc.) recording video are classified under 8525.89 as video camera recorders. Digital still cameras primarily used for photography (not video) are 9006.53. The distinction is the primary purpose: a camera primarily designed to shoot video (continuous recording of scenes) is 8525.89; a camera primarily designed for photography is 9006. Action cameras designed for continuous recording are clearly 8525.89. Camera mounts, accessories, and lens filters are 8525.90 (parts). The housing (waterproof case) is an accessory. A camera drone is classified as a drone (8806) with the camera as an integral component — not split between 8525 and 8806.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8525.89.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8525.89.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8525.89.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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