Aluminum Photography Monopod from China
A single-leg aluminum support pole for cameras, offering portability for photographers on the move. Classified under HTS 9620.00.70.00 due to its aluminum construction and monopod function, separate from Chapter 90 camera parts. Features quick-release plates and adjustable height for handheld stability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• Label as 'monopod' not 'camera accessory' to prevent reclassification; include user manual specifying professional use
• Test for collapse mechanisms to ensure not deemed a walking aid under Chapter 66
• Provide origin certificates for aluminum sourcing