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%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 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