Manfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Video Head from China
A lightweight fluid head designed specifically for cinematographic cameras under heading 9007, featuring smooth pan and tilt movements for professional video shooting. It mounts directly to tripods and supports camera rigs up to 12kg, classified under HTS 9620.00.25.00 as an accessory due to its exclusive use with cine cameras. Not for general photography equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility certification with heading 9007 cameras to avoid reclassification as general camera parts
• Include detailed technical specs and user manuals showing cine-specific features like fluid drag for CBP review