8529.90.78.00 - Mounted lenses suitable for use in, and entered separately from, closed-circuit television cameras, with or without attached electrical or non-electrical closed-circuit television camera connectors, and with or without attached motors

This HTS classification, 8529.90.78.00, specifically covers mounted lenses that are designed for use in closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras. These lenses are imported separately from the cameras themselves. The classification includes lenses that may have attached electrical or non-electrical connectors intended for CCTV cameras, as well as those with integrated motors for focusing or zooming functions. The key determinant for classification under this code is the lens's direct suitability and intended purpose for CCTV camera systems.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 8529.90.81.00 "Other," by its specific focus on lenses for CCTV cameras. While 8529.90.81.00 would encompass other miscellaneous parts related to television apparatus not otherwise specified, 8529.90.78.00 targets a very particular component – the mounted lens with the aforementioned characteristics, irrespective of whether it includes basic motorization or connector elements. The scope is narrowed to the optical component and its immediate integrated functionalities for CCTV applications.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node within the tariff schedule, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification process concludes at this level, meaning that goods fitting the description of mounted lenses for CCTV cameras, with or without attached connectors or motors, will be classified under 8529.90.78.00. Careful attention should be paid to the "intended for use in" criterion to ensure correct entry.