Steel Surveying Monopod from Japan
An extendable steel monopod used by surveyors to hold levels, transits, or GPS units steady. It includes a pointed base for ground insertion and height adjustment, fitting HTS 9620.00.65.00 for monopods of iron or steel, not as specialized optical instrument parts.
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
• Include technical specs showing standalone use to avoid Chapter 90 reclassification; ensure rust-resistant coating compliance with US standards
• Document professional end-use to prevent toy misclassification