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§ HTS 9005.80.40 · US import duty

Optical telescopes

Chapter
90
MFN base rate
8%
Active overlays
0
Scope
MFN base only

AD/CVD not evaluated. CBP determines binding classification at entry. Methodology →

Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, and mountings therefor; other astronomical instruments and mountings therefor, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy; parts and accessories thereof: · Other instruments: · Optical telescopes
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HTS CODE
9005.80.40
General (MFN)8%
SpecialFree (A*,AU,BH…
Other (Column 2)45%
§99 overlays0

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)8%
SpecialFree (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)45%

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions are not evaluated by default.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

No Chapter 99 overlays are currently linked to this HS code.

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 8% · $800.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 8% $800.00 HTS General rate
Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ CLASSIFICATION WATCH-OUTSClassification watch-outs

These sibling HTS entries share the same parent but differ in duty rate or Chapter 99 coverage. They are review prompts, not classification recommendations.

  • 9005.80.60.00
    Other
    Base rate: 6% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 8% 0% 8% $800.00
Vietnam (VN) 8% 0% 8% $800.00
Mexico (MX) 8% 0% 8% $800.00
India (IN) 8% 0% 8% $800.00
South Korea (KR) 8% 0% 8% $800.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESStatistical suffixes under HTS 9005.80.40

All 10-digit statistical reporting suffixes under 9005.80.40.

§ RECENT CHANGESRecent US tariff policy notices

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