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9005.80.40.40

Optical telescopes / Other

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Other instruments
  3. Optical telescopes
  4. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
8%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
45%
Unit of quantity
No.

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 9005

About heading 9005

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

Heading 9005 covers binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, and the mountings for them, plus other astronomical instruments and their parts. It does not cover radio-astronomy instruments. The heading splits by article type: binoculars in 9005.10, other instruments in 9005.80, and parts and accessories in 9005.90.

Full guide to heading 9005

Products in this heading

  • Prism binoculars for general outdoor use
  • Binoculars built for use with infrared light
  • Monoculars
  • Optical telescopes for amateur astronomy
  • Mountings and tripod heads sold as parts of binoculars or telescopes
  • Objective lenses and prisms mounted as parts of binoculars
  • Spotting scopes built as optical telescopes

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for prism binoculars?

Other prism binoculars are classified under 9005.10.00.40, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Prism binoculars for use with infrared light go under 9005.10.00.20, also Free.

What is the duty on optical telescopes?

Optical telescopes other than those for infrared use are classified under 9005.80.40.40, with a general (MFN) rate of 8%. Telescopes for use with infrared light go under 9005.80.40.20 at the same 8% general (MFN) rate.

How do I classify parts and accessories for binoculars and telescopes?

Parts and accessories incorporating goods of heading 9001 or 9002 go under 9005.90.40.00, and other parts and accessories go under 9005.90.80.01. Both carry the general (MFN) rate applicable to the article of which the part is a part or accessory.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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