Carbon Fiber Tachymeter Monopod from Japan
A single-leg carbon fiber monopod optimized for tachymeter stability in rugged terrain surveying. It includes quick-release mounts tailored for heading 9015 tachymeters and shock-absorbing features. Falls under HTS 9620.00.30.20 as a specialized accessory for these precision instruments.
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
• Include engineering drawings proving monopod's exclusive compatibility with tachymeter base plates
• Label as 'surveying instrument accessory' to distinguish from camera monopods during customs review
• Test for carbon fiber import quotas and provide material composition certificates for accurate duty assessment