Camera Tripod Aluminum Alloy from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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