9902.12.22 - Camera mounts of plastics, designed to attach cameras of subheading 8525.80.40 securely onto tubes measuring 9 to 35 mm in diameter, each incorporating a base capable of rotating the camera 360 degrees on a plane (provided for in subheading 3926.90.99)

This HTS classification, 9902.12.22, pertains to specialized camera mounts constructed from plastics. These mounts are specifically engineered to securely attach cameras, falling under the purview of subheading 8525.80.40, to tubes with a diameter ranging from 9 to 35 millimeters. A key feature is the integrated base, which allows for 360-degree rotation of the camera on a single plane, facilitating versatile positioning and optimal image capture. The classification also notes that these mounts are provided for under subheading 3926.90.99, highlighting their nature as general plastic articles not elsewhere specified.

As this is a specific temporary provision within Chapter 99, it is distinct from the general merchandise classifications found in Chapters 1 through 97. Unlike the broad categories of live animals, raw materials, or manufactured goods that populate the earlier chapters, this HTS code isolates a niche accessory with precise functional and material specifications. Its existence under Chapter 99 signifies a temporary measure, potentially related to trade agreements or specific import restrictions, rather than a permanent classification of a product type.

Since this HTS code is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus remains on the specific attributes that define its coverage: the material (plastics), the intended application (camera mounting), the compatible camera type (subheading 8525.80.40), the size range of the tubes it attaches to (9-35 mm), and its rotational capability. Importers and exporters should ensure their goods precisely match all these criteria to correctly utilize this classification.