8525.89.40.00 - Digital still image video cameras

This HTS category, 8525.89.40.00, specifically classifies digital still image video cameras. These devices are designed to capture both still photographs and moving images in digital format, incorporating an integrated lens, image sensor, and digital storage capabilities. They are distinguished from "television cameras" by their primary function of capturing discrete images or sequences of images for later review and playback, rather than live broadcasting or real-time transmission of moving video.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 8525.89.50 ("Other"), lies in the specific nature of the recording medium and functionality. While both fall under the broader umbrella of digital cameras and video recorders, this subcategory is reserved for those devices whose primary design and operation are centered around capturing still images as well as video, often offering advanced still photography features.

As a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8525.89.40.00. Classification within this specific code is determined by the device's confirmed capability to function as a digital still image camera, irrespective of whether it also possesses video recording functionalities. The key determinant is the inclusion of features and design intended for the capture and storage of still digital photographs.