Heading 9620

HTS code 9620Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles

Chapter
96Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Tariff lines
14
General duty
General duty rates from 2% to 5.8%, with 1 duty-free line; 8 lines carry a specific or compound duty

Tariff lines under heading 9620

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
9620.00.1000Accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8519 or 8521 (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles)2%No.
9620.00.1500Accessories for the articles of heading 9005 (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles)The rate applicable to the article of which it is an accessoryNo.
9620.00.2000Accessories for photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras of heading 9006 (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles)5.8%No.
9620.00.2500Accessories for cinematographic cameras of heading 9007 (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles)3.9%No.
9620.00.3010Of rangefinders (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles > Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015)The rate applicable to the article of which it is an accessoryNo.
9620.00.3020Of theodolites and tachymeters (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles > Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015)The rate applicable to the article of which it is an accessoryNo.
9620.00.3030Of levels (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles > Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015)The rate applicable to the article of which it is an accessoryNo.
9620.00.3040Of photogrammetrical surveying instruments and apparatus (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles > Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015)The rate applicable to the article of which it is an accessoryNo.
9620.00.3050Of seismographs (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles > Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015)The rate applicable to the article of which it is an accessoryNo.
9620.00.3060Of other geophysical instruments and apparatus (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles > Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015)The rate applicable to the article of which it is an accessoryNo.
9620.00.3090Other (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles > Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015)The rate applicable to the article of which it is an accessoryNo.
9620.00.5000Of plastics (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles > Other)5.3%No.
9620.00.5500Of wood (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles > Other)3.3%No.
9620.00.6000Of graphite or other carbon (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles > Other)FreeNo.

Documents required to import under 9620

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • FWS Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177)Conditional

    Required for wildlife, wildlife products, or CITES-listed species

    Filed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at a designated port

Common questions

What is HTS code 9620?
HTS heading 9620 covers monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles. It sits in Chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 14 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9620?
General duty rates from 2% to 5.8%, with 1 duty-free line; 8 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 9620 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 96