Wooden Surveying Monopod from China
A single-legged wooden pole used to stabilize surveying instruments like levels or theodolites in fieldwork. It qualifies under HTS 9620.00.55.00 as a monopod of wood, supporting professional measurement tools without entering Chapter 90's specialized optics category. Lightweight design suits rugged outdoor land surveying.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.3%
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
• Provide engineering specs showing it's a general support, not integrated with optical instruments, to avoid Chapter 90
• Include treatment certificates for wood to comply with ISPM 15 international shipping standards
• Declare end-use as 'surveying support' on invoices to differentiate from hiking poles