Wooden Surveying Monopod from Japan
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 — 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
• 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