Product classification
HS code for Studio camera: 8525.89
Television cameras, n.e.c. in item no 8525.8.
Classification of studio camera under HS 8525.89
Studio cameras are classified under HS code 8525.89. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof. Heading 8525 specifically includes transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus. Within this heading, the 8525.8x series covers television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders. Studio cameras, which are high-end television cameras used in professional broadcasting environments, fall into the residual category 8525.89 because they are not specifically defined as high-speed cameras (8525.81) or radiation-hardened cameras (8525.82). These cameras are designed to capture high-quality video signals for live transmission or recording and often feature specialized interfaces for studio control units (CCUs). The classification remains 8525.89 regardless of whether the camera records internally or merely outputs a signal to an external switcher, as the primary function is the capture of images for television or professional video production.
- Covers
- Professional 4K/8K broadcast studio cameras
- Remote-controlled PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) studio cameras
- Multi-camera production units
- Electronic News Gathering (ENG) cameras used in studios
- Digital cinematography cameras used for TV production
- Also under 8525.89
- Sony VENICE
- ARRI ALEXA Mini LF
- Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro
- Panasonic AW-UE150
- Axis P3245-LVE
Codes often confused with 8525.89
Common mistake. Studio cameras are sometimes misclassified under 9006, which covers photographic (still) cameras. However, since studio cameras are designed for television/video, they belong in 8525. Another common error is using 8525.83 for night vision cameras; studio cameras lack the specific infrared or intensification technology required for that subheading and must remain in 8525.89.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852589 (the code used for studio camera), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852589 (the code used for studio camera) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 852589, not only studio camera.
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 studio camera
Brazil splits HS 8525.89 into 8 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8525.89.11TV cameras with three or more image pickups
- 8525.89.12Low-light CCD TV cameras, under 0.20 lux
- 8525.89.13Low-light CMOS TV cameras, under 0.20 lux
- 8525.89.14Infrared TV cameras, 2 to 14 µm
- 8525.89.19Other television cameras
- 8525.89.21Digital and video cameras, three or more pickups
- 8525.89.22Infrared digital and video cameras, 2 to 14 µm
- 8525.89.29Other digital cameras and video camera recorders
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about studio camera
What is the HS code for Studio camera?
The HS code for Studio camera is 852589 (Television cameras; n.e.c. in item no 8525.8). The HS code for professional studio and television cameras is 8525.89.
How do I classify Studio camera for customs?
Studio camera is classified under HS code 852589 — Television cameras; n.e.c. in item no 8525.8. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the lens being included change the code?
Generally, if the lens is presented with the camera body, the entire unit is classified under 8525.89. Lenses imported separately are classified under 9002.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of studio camera (HS 852589)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852589 (the code used for studio camera) 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 studio camera (HS 852589)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852589 (the code used for studio camera) 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.
Is the HS code for Studio camera the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852589 for Studio camera is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for studio camera in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 852589 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for studio camera depends on the product's details: 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), and more.