Camera Tripod Aluminum Alloy from China
A lightweight aluminum alloy tripod designed specifically for stabilizing cameras and sound recording equipment from headings 8519 and 8521. It features adjustable legs, a quick-release plate, and a ball head for precise positioning. Classified under HTS 9620.00.10.00 as an accessory principally used with such apparatus.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility certification with specific camera models from 8519/8521 to confirm principal use and avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical specs and photos in entry documentation to demonstrate sole/principal use with eligible apparatus
• Watch for common pitfalls like importing with retail packaging that might suggest toy classification under Chapter 95