HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8525.82 – Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders; radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant goods as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter
HS code 8525.82 is the 6-digit subheading for television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders, radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant goods as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter. It is used for radiation-hardened CCTV cameras, nuclear inspection cameras, space-grade cameras, gamma-ray tolerant cameras and X-ray imaging cameras (industrial).
What HS 8525.82 covers
This HS code covers television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders that are specifically 'radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant,' as defined by subheading note 2 of this chapter. These highly specialized cameras are designed to operate reliably in environments with significant radiation exposure, where standard electronic components would quickly degrade or fail. Their applications are critical and include monitoring inside nuclear power plants, space exploration missions, medical imaging facilities (e.g., particle accelerators), and certain defense scenarios. International trade in these robust devices is driven by the need for reliable visual data in extreme conditions. Importers are typically government agencies (like space agencies), nuclear industry operators, and aerospace companies that require equipment capable of enduring harsh, radioactive environments for safety, research, and operational purposes.
- Covers
- Radiation-hardened CCTV cameras
- Nuclear inspection cameras
- Space-grade cameras
- Gamma-ray tolerant cameras
- X-ray imaging cameras (industrial)
- Remote handling cameras for radioactive environments
- Radiation-tolerant surveillance cameras
- Examples
- Mirion Technologies radiation-hardened cameras
- Teledyne Imaging radiation-tolerant sensors
- Photonis radiation-hardened cameras
- specialized cameras for CERN or NASA
- Sony Starvis (some models adapted for radiation tolerance)
Codes often confused with 8525.82
Common mistake. Could be confused with standard industrial cameras (852589) or even security cameras (also 852589). The 'radiation-hardened/tolerant' specification, as defined by the subheading note, is the critical distinguishing factor.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852582, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852582 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $119M 55% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $12M 5.8% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $11M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $216M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $28M 17% of world imports
- 2 Slovakia $25M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $18M 11% of world imports
World total: $166M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8525.82
Brazil does not split HS 8525.82: its NCM code is 8525.82.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.25 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8525.82
What is HS code 852582?
HS code 852582 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders; radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant goods as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter. This HS code covers television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders that are specifically 'radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant,' as defined by subheading note 2 of this chapter. These highly specialized cameras are designed to operate reliably in environments with significant radiation exposure, where standard electronic components would quickly degrade or fail. Their applications are critical and include monitoring inside nuclear power plants, space exploration missions, medical imaging facilities (e.g., particle accelerators), and certain defense scenarios. International trade in these robust devices is driven by the need for reliable visual data in extreme conditions. Importers are typically government agencies (like space agencies), nuclear industry operators, and aerospace companies that require equipment capable of enduring harsh, radioactive environments for safety, research, and operational purposes.
What products fall under HS code 852582?
Radiation-hardened CCTV cameras, nuclear inspection cameras, space-grade cameras, gamma-ray tolerant cameras, X-ray imaging cameras (industrial), remote handling cameras for radioactive environments, radiation-tolerant surveillance cameras
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852582?
Could be confused with standard industrial cameras (852589) or even security cameras (also 852589). The 'radiation-hardened/tolerant' specification, as defined by the subheading note, is the critical distinguishing factor.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852582?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852582 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($119M, 55% of world exports), Denmark ($12M) and the Netherlands ($11M). World exports came to about $216M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 852582?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852582 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($28M, 17% of world imports), Slovakia ($25M) and Germany ($18M). World imports came to about $166M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 852582 structured?
HS code 852582 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (25) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (82) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852582?
In Brazil, HS code 852582 is NCM 8525.82.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.