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
40.3%
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 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