Sony Digital Camera Lens Mount Adapter from Germany
This metal adapter ring allows attaching different lens mounts to Sony mirrorless cameras from heading 8525. It is designed specifically for use with digital camera bodies and video recorders, featuring precise electronic contacts for autofocus and aperture control. Classified under 8529.90.87.00 as a part principally used with apparatus of heading 8525.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility certification with specific 8525 camera models to prove principal use and avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical specs and manufacturer compatibility lists in documentation to demonstrate sole use with digital cameras
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; provide original cost breakdowns as adapters often bundled with lenses