HS code for tripod
The U.S. HS code for a tripod is usually 9620.00.70.00 (aluminum, for phones), with a 2.5% general duty and an estimated total of 15% from China and 15% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 40% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, for phones | 9620.00.70.00 | 2.5% | 15% |
- 9620.00.70.00: Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles / Of aluminum
What decides the code
An aluminum tripod for phones is classified under heading 9620 as a tripod, specifically in the aluminum subheading 9620.00.70.00.
- The article is a tripod, which places it in heading 9620 covering monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles.
- The material is aluminum, which leads to subheading 9620.00.70.00 for articles of aluminum under that heading.
- The intended use is holding a phone, which fits the tripod description without changing the heading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the phone tripod in 3926 as an article of plastics is wrong because the tripod is made of aluminum, not plastic.
- Classifying it in 7616 as other articles of aluminum is wrong because heading 9620 specifically covers tripods.
- Classifying it in 8517 as a phone accessory is wrong because the tripod is a separate support article, not part of the phone.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 15% = 2.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 40%.
- Vietnam
- 15% = 2.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9620.00.70.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Aluminum, for phones
- CN 9620 00 91, 6%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a tripod?
The U.S. HTS code for a tripod is usually 9620.00.70.00 (aluminum, for phones). The first six digits, 9620.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a tripod from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9620.00.70.00 is 2.5%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 15% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 15%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.