9620.00.55.00 - Of wood

This HTS category, 9620.00.55.00, specifically classifies monopods, bipods, tripods, and similar supporting articles that are predominantly constructed from wood. These items are designed to provide stability for cameras, telescopes, firearms, or other equipment by acting as a single leg (monopod), two legs (bipod), three legs (tripod), or other multi-legged support structures. The defining characteristic for classification under this heading is the primary material of construction being wood, which can include various species of timber, bamboo, or other ligneous materials.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by its material composition. While other categories within 9620.00.55 cover supports made of plastics (9620.00.50.00), graphite or other carbon (9620.00.60.00), iron or steel (9620.00.65.00), and aluminum (9620.00.70.00), this particular subcategory is exclusively for those manufactured from wood. Therefore, the presence and predominance of wooden components are the key criteria to differentiate it from supports made of alternative materials.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Classification decisions within this heading will therefore hinge directly on confirming the article is a monopod, bipod, tripod, or similar support, and that its primary component material is wood. Examples of items that would fall here include traditional wooden camera tripods, walking sticks with integrated camera mounts if primarily designed for support, and wooden bipods for firearms. The intent and function as a stabilizing support remain central to its classification within this group.