Still Camera Or Video Recorder?

The CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) has released a statement about the EU’s re-classification of digital cameras and video camera recorders. The new EU rule classifies any camera with a resolution higher than 800×600 and capable of video longer than 30 minutes as a ‘video camera recorder’, liable to import duty. CIPA's standpoint is: "Arbitrary and unilateral tariff classification having been executed by the EU authorities for the products eligible for the ITA (Information Technology Agreement) is infringement of the ITA. Thus, the CIPA will continue to make claims for the invalidity of the relevant action similar to this case in the trade area from now on so that other IT products will not be affected by such action."