9620.00.65.00 - Of iron or steel

This HTS category, 9620.00.65.00, encompasses monopods, bipods, tripods, and similar supporting articles that are primarily constructed from iron or steel. These items are designed to provide stable support for cameras, firearms, walking aids, or other equipment, and their defining characteristic for classification is their metallic composition. Examples include camera tripods made of steel, shooting bipods forged from iron, or walking sticks with steel shafts and bases.

This classification is distinct from its siblings due to its material composition. For instance, items classified under 9620.00.50.00 are made of plastics, while those under 9620.00.55.00 are crafted from wood. Similarly, categories for graphite/carbon (9620.00.60.00) and aluminum (9620.00.70.00) differentiate based on their respective primary materials. Therefore, the critical determinant for classification within 9620.00.65.00 is the exclusive or predominant use of iron or steel in the construction of the article.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. Classification decisions for articles fitting the description of monopods, bipods, tripods, and similar articles are finalized at this level, based on their material being iron or steel. Any variations in design, functionality, or specific applications do not necessitate further subclassification as long as the core material remains iron or steel.