HS code for binoculars
The U.S. HS code for binoculars is usually 9005.10.00.40 (optical), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical | 9005.10.00.40 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9005.10.00.40: Binoculars / Other prism binoculars
What decides the code
Prism binoculars are classified under heading 9005, specifically subheading 9005.10.00.40 for other prism binoculars.
- The product is a binocular with prisms, which places it in subheading 9005.10.
- The article is an optical instrument for viewing distant objects, which brings it under heading 9005.
- A monocular or a non-prism telescope would fall elsewhere in heading 9005, not in the prism binocular line.
Common mistakes
- Classifying binoculars under 9005.80 as other optical instruments is wrong because prism binoculars have their own subheading, 9005.10.
- Classifying binoculars under 9013 as other optical devices is wrong because heading 9005 covers binoculars specifically.
- Classifying binoculars under 9002 as mounted optical elements is wrong because 9002 covers unmounted or mounted lenses and prisms, not complete binoculars.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9005.10.00.40, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Optical
- CN 9005 10 00, 4.2%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for binoculars?
The U.S. HTS code for binoculars is usually 9005.10.00.40 (optical). The first six digits, 9005.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on binoculars from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9005.10.00.40 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.