HS Code:
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
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)
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
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
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
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