Camera Tripod / Monopod — HS Code
Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles for photographic, cinematographic and similar purposes
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HS Code
9620 — Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles for cameras
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 96 — Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Heading
9620 — Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles for cameras
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — tripods and monopods for cameras have a dedicated heading 9620.00
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Camera tripods, monopods, and gorillapods are classified under the dedicated heading 9620.00. This heading was created in the HS 2017 revision specifically for photographic and cinematographic supports. Gorilla-style flexible tripods (GorillaPod) are 9620.00. Travel tripods, carbon fibre tripods, and studio tripods are all 9620.00. Selfie sticks that include a tripod leg function are 9620.00. Gimbal stabilisers (motorised, 3-axis) may be 8543.70 (other electrical machines) rather than 9620.00 if the electronic stabilisation is the principal feature. Ball heads and pan-tilt heads imported separately as accessories are 9620.00. Video fluid heads for cinema use are 9620.00. Both EU and US apply 0%/Free duty.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
9620.00.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
9620.00.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
9620.00.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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