Sony Digital Camera Lens Mount Adapter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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