HS code for security camera
The U.S. HS code for a security camera is usually 8525.89.30.00 (wi-fi), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | 8525.89.30.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8525.89.30.00: Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders / Television cameras / Other
What decides the code
A Wi-Fi security camera is a television camera under heading 8525, classified in 8525.89.30.00.
- The camera captures video images, which makes it a television camera of heading 8525 rather than a still digital camera.
- The built-in Wi-Fi radio sends video over a network, so the unit is transmission apparatus of heading 8525.
- It is a finished camera with its own imaging and transmission parts, so it is classified as a complete article in 8525.89.30.00.
Common mistakes
- Classifying it in 8525.89.50 as a digital camera or video camera recorder is wrong because the product is a television camera, not a still or recording camera.
- Putting it in 8517 as network or communication equipment is wrong because the camera's function is capturing television images, not routing data.
- Classifying it in 8529 as a part of television apparatus is wrong because the camera is a complete, working unit, not a part.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8525.89.30.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Wi-Fi
- CN 8525 89 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a security camera?
The U.S. HTS code for a security camera is usually 8525.89.30.00 (wi-fi). The first six digits, 8525.89, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a security camera from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8525.89.30.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 8525.89.30.00Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders / Television cameras / Other
- Heading 8525Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.