Plastic Camera Tripod from China
A lightweight tripod made entirely of high-strength plastic designed to support DSLR cameras and smartphones for stable photography and videography. It falls under HTS 9620.00.50.00 as a similar article to tripods, constructed of plastics, used for mounting imaging devices. The adjustable legs and ball head are molded from durable polymers like nylon or ABS.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the tripod is primarily plastic construction to avoid metal classification; include material composition certificates
• Check for any integrated metal parts that might trigger reclassification
• Ensure labeling complies with consumer product safety standards for stability testing