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Camera Tripod Quick Release Plate from China

A quick release plate designed to mount cameras securely on tripods or monopods used with surveying instruments and rangefinders of heading 9015. It features a standard Arca-Swiss or 1/4-20 screw mount for fast attachment and detachment. Classified under HTS 9620.00.30 as an accessory specifically for the optical instruments in heading 9015.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.210%Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(z) to this subchapter
9903.88.220%Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(aa) to this subchapter
9903.88.230%Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(bb) to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify compatibility with 9015 instruments like rangefinders; provide technical specs showing surveying use

Label material composition to avoid misclassification as general parts

Obtain certificates confirming it's not for consumer cameras