HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9620.00 – Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles
HS code 9620.00 is the 6-digit subheading for monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles. It is used for camera tripods, monopod walking sticks, rifle bipods, smartphone tripods and light stands.
What HS 9620.00 covers
This HS code encompasses support devices primarily used for stabilizing cameras, optical instruments, and firearms, such as monopods, bipods, and tripods. In international trade, these items are crucial accessories for photographers, videographers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts, enabling steady shots and improved accuracy. Importers range from electronics retailers and specialized photography stores to sporting goods outlets and tactical gear suppliers worldwide. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers of camera accessories, outdoor equipment, or tactical gear, with a focus on precision engineering. Key considerations include the material (aluminum, carbon fiber, steel), load capacity to support various equipment, portability for ease of transport, height adjustability, and specific features like quick-release plates, fluid heads for smooth motion, or integrated leveling bubbles. The market is diverse, catering to both professional and amateur users, with a strong emphasis on durability, functionality, and ergonomic design.
- Covers
- Camera tripods
- Monopod walking sticks
- Rifle bipods
- Smartphone tripods
- Light stands
- Projector stands
- Spotting scope tripods
- Examples
- Manfrotto Befree Advanced Tripod
- Joby GorillaPod
- Vanguard VEO 3GO
- Harris Bipod
- Peak Design Travel Tripod
Codes often confused with 9620.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with general stands (e.g., 9403 for furniture) or parts of cameras (9006) or firearms (9305), but 962000 specifically covers these stabilizing support structures.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 962000, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 962000 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.8% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $635M 59% of world exports
- 2 Germany $71M 6.6% of world exports
- 3 Italy $61M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $83M 9.8% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $72M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 United States $66M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $853M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9620.00
Brazil does not split HS 9620.00: its NCM code is 9620.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.20 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9620.00
What is HS code 962000?
HS code 962000 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles. This HS code encompasses support devices primarily used for stabilizing cameras, optical instruments, and firearms, such as monopods, bipods, and tripods. In international trade, these items are crucial accessories for photographers, videographers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts, enabling steady shots and improved accuracy. Importers range from electronics retailers and specialized photography stores to sporting goods outlets and tactical gear suppliers worldwide. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers of camera accessories, outdoor equipment, or tactical gear, with a focus on precision engineering. Key considerations include the material (aluminum, carbon fiber, steel), load capacity to support various equipment, portability for ease of transport, height adjustability, and specific features like quick-release plates, fluid heads for smooth motion, or integrated leveling bubbles. The market is diverse, catering to both professional and amateur users, with a strong emphasis on durability, functionality, and ergonomic design.
What products fall under HS code 962000?
Camera tripods, monopod walking sticks, rifle bipods, smartphone tripods, light stands, projector stands, spotting scope tripods
What are common misclassifications for HS code 962000?
Can be confused with general stands (e.g., 9403 for furniture) or parts of cameras (9006) or firearms (9305), but 962000 specifically covers these stabilizing support structures.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 962000?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 962000 in UN Comtrade data were China ($635M, 59% of world exports), Germany ($71M) and Italy ($61M). World exports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 962000?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 962000 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($83M, 9.8% of world imports), the Netherlands ($72M) and the United States ($66M). World imports came to about $853M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 962000 structured?
HS code 962000 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (20) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 962000?
In Brazil, HS code 962000 is NCM 9620.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.