Plastic Camera Tripod from Japan
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 — 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
• 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