HTS heading 9005: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, and mountings therefor; other astronomical instruments and mountings therefor, but not including instruments f
Heading 9005 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers 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. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 9005 at a glance
- 5 rated tariff lines; 1 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 6% to 8%; 2 line(s) use a specific or compound rate (per kg, per unit…).
- Section 301 (products of China): 4 of 5 lines on a list in effect (List 4A).
- 1 Section 301 product exclusion in effect for heading 9005; each is listed on its line page with its end date.
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Binoculars, Optical telescopes, Incorporating goods of heading 9001 or 9002.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 9005.10: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, and mountings therefor; other …: Binoculars (1 line)
- 9005.80: Other instruments (2 lines)
- 9005.90: Parts and accessories (including mountings) (2 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 9005
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9005.10.00 | Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, and mountings therefor; other …: Binoculars | Free | List 4A +7.5% (1 product exclusion may apply) | 1 |
| 9005.80.40 | Other instruments: Optical telescopes | 8% | List 4B (suspended, no extra duty) | |
| 9005.80.60 | Other instruments: Other | 6% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9005.90.40 | Incorporating goods of heading 9001 or 9002 | The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9005.90.80 | Parts and accessories (including mountings): Other | The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory | List 4A +7.5% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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