HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8525.89 – Television cameras; n.e.c. in item no 8525.8
HS code 8525.89 is the 6-digit subheading for television cameras, n.e.c. in item no 8525.8. It is used for broadcast studio cameras, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras, cinema cameras, industrial inspection cameras and drone cameras.
What HS 8525.89 covers
This HS code encompasses a diverse range of television cameras, excluding those specifically designed for digital still photography or as video camera recorders. It primarily covers professional-grade broadcast cameras, specialized industrial inspection cameras, high-end cinema cameras, and advanced surveillance cameras. Key players in this international trade include major electronics manufacturers, broadcasting corporations, security solution providers, and film production studios. The market is driven by technological advancements such as 4K/8K resolution, IP connectivity, miniaturization, and enhanced low-light performance. Importers often seek cameras for studio production, live events, remote monitoring, and specialized scientific or medical imaging applications, making this a high-value segment in global electronics trade.
- Covers
- Broadcast studio cameras
- PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras
- Cinema cameras
- Industrial inspection cameras
- Drone cameras
- Medical imaging cameras
- Security dome cameras
- Thermal imaging cameras
- Examples
- Sony VENICE
- ARRI ALEXA Mini LF
- Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro
- Panasonic AW-UE150
- Axis P3245-LVE
Codes often confused with 8525.89
Common mistake. This code is often confused with digital still cameras (8525.80) if they have significant video capabilities, but 852589 is for dedicated video cameras. Webcams and simple video recording devices are typically classified under 8525.80.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852589, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852589 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 China $11.8B 26% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$4.6B 10% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $3.8B 8.5% of world exports
World total: $45.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $8.6B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $3.7B 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Japan $2.9B 6.5% of world imports
World total: $44.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for 8525.89 8
Brazil splits HS 8525.89 into 8 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8525.89.1 Television camerasCâmeras de televisão Group
- 8525.89.11 TV cameras with three or more image pickupsCom três ou mais captadores de imagem
- 8525.89.12 Low-light CCD TV cameras, under 0.20 luxCom sensor de imagem a semicondutor tipo CCD, de mais de 490 x 580 elementos de imagem (pixels) ativos, sensíveis a intensidades de iluminação inferiores a 0,20 lux
- 8525.89.13 Low-light CMOS TV cameras, under 0.20 luxCom sensor de imagem a semicondutor tipo CMOS, de mais de 490 x 580 elementos de imagem (pixels) ativos, sensíveis a intensidades de iluminação inferiores a 0,20 lux
- 8525.89.14 Infrared TV cameras, 2 to 14 µmOutras, próprias para captar imagens exclusivamente no espectro infravermelho de comprimento de onda igual ou superior a 2 micrômetros (mícrons), mas não superior a 14 micrômetros (mícrons)
- 8525.89.19 Other television camerasOutras
- 8525.89.2 Digital cameras and video camera recordersCâmeras fotográficas digitais e câmeras de vídeo Group
- 8525.89.21 Digital and video cameras, three or more pickupsCom três ou mais captadores de imagem
- 8525.89.22 Infrared digital and video cameras, 2 to 14 µmOutras, próprias para captar imagens exclusivamente no espectro infravermelho de comprimento de onda igual ou superior a 2 micrômetros (mícrons), mas não superior a 14 micrômetros (mícrons)
- 8525.89.29 Other digital cameras and video camera recordersOutras
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 8525.89
What is HS code 852589?
HS code 852589 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Television cameras; n.e.c. in item no 8525.8. This HS code encompasses a diverse range of television cameras, excluding those specifically designed for digital still photography or as video camera recorders. It primarily covers professional-grade broadcast cameras, specialized industrial inspection cameras, high-end cinema cameras, and advanced surveillance cameras. Key players in this international trade include major electronics manufacturers, broadcasting corporations, security solution providers, and film production studios. The market is driven by technological advancements such as 4K/8K resolution, IP connectivity, miniaturization, and enhanced low-light performance. Importers often seek cameras for studio production, live events, remote monitoring, and specialized scientific or medical imaging applications, making this a high-value segment in global electronics trade.
What products fall under HS code 852589?
Broadcast studio cameras, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras, cinema cameras, industrial inspection cameras, drone cameras, medical imaging cameras, security dome cameras, thermal imaging cameras
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852589?
This code is often confused with digital still cameras (8525.80) if they have significant video capabilities, but 852589 is for dedicated video cameras. Webcams and simple video recording devices are typically classified under 8525.80.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852589?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852589 in UN Comtrade data were China ($11.8B, 26% of world exports), Vietnam (about $4.6B) and Germany ($3.8B). World exports came to about $45.1B, 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 852589?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852589 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($8.6B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($3.7B) and Japan ($2.9B). World imports came to about $44.4B, 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 852589 structured?
HS code 852589 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 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852589?
Brazil splits HS code 852589 into 8 NCM codes: 8525.89.11 (TV cameras with three or more image pickups), 8525.89.12 (Low-light CCD TV cameras, under 0.20 lux), 8525.89.13 (Low-light CMOS TV cameras, under 0.20 lux), 8525.89.14 (Infrared TV cameras, 2 to 14 µm), 8525.89.19 (Other television cameras), 8525.89.21 (Digital and video cameras, three or more pickups), 8525.89.22 (Infrared digital and video cameras, 2 to 14 µm), 8525.89.29 (Other digital cameras and video camera recorders). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.