Product classification
HS code for Bipod: 9620.00
Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles.
Classification of bipod under HS 9620.00
Bipods are classified under HS code 9620.00, which is a dedicated heading for monopods, bipods, tripods, and similar articles. This code was introduced to resolve long-standing classification disputes regarding whether these supports should be classified based on the item they support (such as cameras, firearms, or surveying equipment) or their own material composition. Under the current Harmonized System, 9620.00 is a multi-purpose heading that covers these articles regardless of their intended use or the material from which they are made (e.g., aluminum, carbon fiber, or plastic). The bipod is defined as a two-legged support stand used to stabilize a device, providing a rest that reduces motion and improves accuracy or image quality. By placing these items in Chapter 96, the WCO ensures a uniform classification for all telescopic or fixed-length support stands.
- Covers
- Tactical rifle bipods
- Camera bipods and stabilizers
- Surveying instrument bipods
- Telescope support bipods
- Bipods for measuring equipment
- Collapsible carbon fiber bipods
- Also under 9620.00
- Manfrotto Befree Advanced Tripod
- Joby GorillaPod
- Vanguard VEO 3GO
- Harris Bipod
- Peak Design Travel Tripod
Codes often confused with 9620.00
Common mistake. Before the implementation of 9620.00, bipods were frequently misclassified under HS code 9305.99 as parts or accessories of firearms, or under 9006.91 as accessories for photographic cameras. Some importers still mistakenly use these codes. Additionally, bipods made of plastic are sometimes incorrectly placed in 3926.90 (other articles of plastics), and metal ones in 7326.90 (other articles of iron or steel). However, GRI 1 dictates that the specific heading for bipods (9620.00) must be used over general material-based headings or accessory-based headings in other chapters.
Top exporters and importers of HS 962000 (the code used for bipod), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 962000 (the code used for bipod) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 962000, not only bipod.
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 bipod
Brazil classifies bipod under NCM 9620.00.00: HS 9620.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bipod
What is the HS code for Bipod?
The HS code for Bipod is 962000 (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles). The universal HS code for bipods, regardless of their application or material, is 9620.00.
How do I classify Bipod for customs?
Bipod is classified under HS code 962000 — Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the material of the bipod affect the HS code?
No, HS code 9620.00 covers monopods, bipods, and tripods made of any material, including plastics, wood, aluminum, or carbon fiber. The function as a support stand is the primary determinant.
Which countries are the top exporters of bipod (HS 962000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 962000 (the code used for bipod) 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 bipod (HS 962000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 962000 (the code used for bipod) 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.
Is the HS code for Bipod the same in all countries?
The base HS code 962000 for Bipod is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bipod in Brazil?
In Brazil, bipod (HS 962000) is classified under NCM 9620.00.00.