Wooden Painter's Tripod Stand from China
Portable wooden tripod for holding wet oil paintings or palettes during outdoor sessions. Under HTS 9620.00.55.00 as a similar wooden article for artistic support, distinct from brushes (9603) or furniture. Compact and foldable for artists on the go.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
• Specify 'not for broom/brush making' per chapter notes to avoid 9603 confusion
• Provide colorfastness tests if stained wood to comply with art supply regs
• Declare as 'portable stand' to differentiate from fixed easels