96.20 - Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles.
This heading covers monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, which are used as support for cameras, video cameras, precision instruments, etc., to reduce random movements. They may be extendable and are usually portable and may be equipped with a quick release device or head for easy mounting and release of the apparatus or instrument they support. These articles can be made of any material, e.g., wood, aluminium, carbon or a combination thereof. A monopod is a one-legged support, sometimes called a "unipod". A bipod is a two-legged support for providing stability along two axes of motion. A tripod is a three-legged stand, which provides significant stability for the device it supports. For the purpose of this heading, the expression "similar articles" refers to devices with four or more legs, which have the same function as monopods, bipods and tripods in reducing random movements. Selfie pods, also known as "selfie sticks", designed to be held in the hand, rather than to stand on the ground, to take self-portraits ("selfies") by positioning a smartphone, a photographic camera, a digital camera or a video camera recorder in an adjustable holder at the end of the stick, are also included in the heading, whether or not they are equipped with wired or wireless remote control for picture taking. The heading does not cover :(a) Stands for microphones (heading 85.18). (b) Stands for holding an instrument (e.g., side-drums or saxophones) (heading 92.09). (c) Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles specially designed to be used with articles of Chapter 93.
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