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📦 Mounts of plastics, designed to secure cameras of subheading 8525.80.40 to a person's head; each mount incorporating an adjustable head-strap designed to encircle the forehead, a strap designed to cross the top of the user's head, a plastic mount designed to clip the camera to the head strap, a thumbscrew to allow the mounting of the camera and the adjustment of the viewing direction of the camera on a pivot (provided for in subheading 3926.90.99)

Mounts of plastics, designed to secure cameras of subheading 8525.80.40 to a person's head; each mount incorporating an adjustable head-strap designed to encircle the forehead, a strap designed to cross the top of the user's head, a plastic mount designed to clip the camera to the head strap, a thumbscrew to allow the mounting of the camera and the adjustment of the viewing direction of the camera on a pivot (provided for in subheading 3926.90.99)

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Overview

This category includes mounts made of plastics, specifically designed to secure cameras classified under subheading 8525.80.40 to a person's head. These mounts feature an adjustable head-strap that encircles the forehead, a strap crossing the top of the user's head, a plastic mount to clip the camera to the head strap, and a thumbscrew for mounting the camera and adjusting its viewing direction on a pivot. Classified under HS Code 3926.90.99, these products fall under the broader category of other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914. They are widely used in sports, adventure filming, and personal vlogging to enable hands-free camera operation.

Total Trade Volume

USD 45 million

Data from 2022

Source

United Nations Comtrade Database

Tariff Analysis

Average Rate

5.3%

Highest Rate

12% (imposed by certain developing countries)

Lowest Rate

0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)

Common Restrictions

  • Import quotas in select markets to protect domestic manufacturers
  • Compliance with safety and material standards (e.g., REACH in the EU)
  • Anti-dumping duties in specific regions due to low-cost imports from China

Market Trends

Rising demand for action camera accessories

Increased production and export of head mounts due to growth in adventure sports and content creation industries

2021-2022

Shift towards sustainable materials

Manufacturers are exploring biodegradable plastics for mounts to meet environmental regulations and consumer preferences

2022

Technological integration

Incorporation of lightweight, durable designs and compatibility with newer camera models driving market growth

2020-2022

Recent Developments

EU imposes stricter material safety standards

The European Union introduced updated REACH regulations requiring all plastic camera mounts to be free of specific hazardous chemicals, impacting exporters to the region.

June 2023

Increased production costs for manufacturers but improved product safety for consumers

US-China trade tensions affect tariffs

Additional tariffs on Chinese-made plastic mounts were proposed under Section 301, potentially increasing costs for US importers.

March 2023

Possible shift in supply chains to other Asian countries like Vietnam or Taiwan

Innovative designs showcased at CES 2023

Several companies unveiled new head mount designs with enhanced adjustability and compatibility with 360-degree cameras at the Consumer Electronics Show.

January 2023

Expected to boost consumer interest and market growth in 2023-2024