HTS 9620.00.30.50: US import duty from China
Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015, Of seismographs. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 25% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,547.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 9620.00.30.50 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 9620.00.30.50 (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015, Of seismographs) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 9620.00.30.50 cover?
Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015, Of seismographs. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 9620.00.30.50 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 9620
- 9620.00.10.00Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8519 or 8521
- 9620.00.15.00Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories for the articles of heading 9005
- 9620.00.20.00Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories for photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras of heading 9006
- 9620.00.25.00Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories for cinematographic cameras of heading 9007
- 9620.00.30.10Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015, Of rangefinders
- 9620.00.30.20Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015, Of theodolites and tachymeters
- 9620.00.30.30Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015, Of levels
- 9620.00.30.40Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015, Of photogrammetrical surveying instruments and apparatus
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.