9902.13.90 - Mounts of textile materials, designed to attach cameras of subheading 8525.80.40 to a user's wrist, arm or leg; such mounts incorporating hook-and-loop adjustable straps and designed to permit adjustment of the camera viewing angle 360 degrees on the mounted plane and of the camera tilt against that plane (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.13.90, covers specialized textile mounts designed for securing cameras to a user's body. Specifically, these mounts are intended for use with cameras classified under subheading 8525.80.40. Key features defining goods within this category include the use of textile materials, the presence of hook-and-loop adjustable straps for secure attachment to a wrist, arm, or leg, and the functional capability to allow for 360-degree adjustment of the camera's viewing angle on its mounted plane, as well as a tilt adjustment against that plane.
Given its placement within Chapter 99, which deals with temporary legislation and modifications, this category is distinct from the permanent classifications found in earlier chapters of the HTSUS. While other textile articles are classified throughout the HTS, such as in Chapter 63, this specific provision carves out these camera-specific mounting devices. The inclusion of elaborate adjustment mechanisms and a clear nexus to camera attachment distinguishes them from general textile goods like bags, pouches, or simple straps that might otherwise fall under broader textile material classifications like 6307.90.98.
As a leaf node, this category represents a specific and definitive classification for these particular camera mounts. There are no further subdivisions under 9902.13.90; therefore, the focus for classification professionals lies in ensuring that imported goods meet all the detailed physical and functional criteria outlined in the description to correctly apply this provision. The temporary nature of Chapter 99 provisions means that their application is subject to change and should be verified against current trade regulations and agreements.