9902.12.26 - Camera mounts of plastics, each with an elongated, segmented plastic neck composed of 6 to 8 ball joints, incorporating a base that clips into other types of mounts but not incorporating a clamp, engineered to mount cameras of subheading 8525.80.40 (provided for in subheading 3926.90.99).

This HTS category, 9902.12.26, specifically covers camera mounts constructed from plastics. These mounts are characterized by an elongated, segmented neck comprised of six to eight ball joints. A key feature is the base designed to clip into other mounting systems, but crucially, it does not incorporate a clamp. The intended use is for mounting cameras classified under subheading 8525.80.40, with the proviso that these mounts themselves would otherwise fall under subheading 3926.90.99.

As this is a specific provision within Chapter 99, which deals with temporary legislation and trade agreements, it is important to note that its classification is governed by these special provisions rather than the general chapters of the HTS. While the broad sibling categories in the HTS encompass a vast array of goods from live animals to manufactured products, this particular node is highly specialized, focusing solely on a specific type of plastic camera accessory. Its distinctiveness lies in its material composition (plastic), structural design (segmented ball-jointed neck), method of attachment (clip-in base, no clamp), and intended application for specific camera types.

Given that HTS 9902.12.26 is a leaf node, it has no subcategories. This signifies that the description provided is definitive for the goods covered. When classifying items under this provision, customs officials will verify the material (plastic), the unique ball-jointed neck configuration, the clip-in base without a clamp, and that the mount is intended for cameras falling within the specified subheading. Any deviation from these precise criteria would necessitate classification under a different HTS code.