IP Security Camera (CCTV / WiFi) — HS Code
Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television — television cameras
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HS Code
8525 — Transmission apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video recorders
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment
Heading
8525 — Transmission apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video recorders
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — IP security cameras are television cameras that capture and transmit video under 8525.89
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
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IP (Internet Protocol) security cameras, WiFi cameras, and CCTV cameras are classified under 8525.89 as television cameras. Wired (PoE) and wireless cameras are classified identically — the transmission method doesn't change the heading. PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras are 8525.89. Thermal imaging security cameras with IR sensors are 8525.89 (the thermal imaging function is ancillary to the camera function). NVR (Network Video Recorder) systems are 8521 (video recording/reproducing apparatus) when imported separately. A complete CCTV kit containing cameras, NVR, and cables is classified by essential character — 8525.89. Section 301 tariffs may apply to Chinese-origin cameras — verify current status as NDAA Section 889 restrictions also apply to federal procurement.
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
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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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