Aluminum Photography Monopod from Japan
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 — 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
• 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