What is the duty rate for HTS 9005.80.40?

The general duty rate for HTS 9005.80.40 is 8%. Special rates: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). This code covers: Optical telescopes.

HTS 9005.80.40Chapter 90

HTS 9005.80.40 — Optical telescopes Duty Rate & Import Guide

Optical, Photographic, Medical Instruments · 1 pending regulation · $7.3M monthly imports · 100% from 1 countries · Updated daily from USITC

Duty Rates

General

Special

Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

Column 2

45%

Preferential Rates Available

Trade Agreement Eligibility

CUSMAKORUS

Trade Intelligence

Monthly Imports

$7.3M

2026-01

Trade Concentration

100%

from top 3 of 1 origins

Regulatory Pressure

LOW

4 rulings — · 1 reg · 0 cases

Global Rates

🇺🇸 8%

🇬🇧 United Kingdom: N/A · 🇪🇺 European Union: N/A · 🇨🇦 Canada: Free · 🇧🇷 Brazil: 1 NCM code

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Data compiled from USITC HTS, US Census Bureau, CBP CROSS Rulings, Federal Register, HMRC / DG TAXUD / CBSA / SISCOMEX · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates monthly

Active DisputesRecent court cases or pending regulations affect this code

Supply Chain Risk

100% of US imports for this code come from just 1 countries. High origin concentration increases exposure to trade disruptions or tariff escalations.

Trade Remedy

Additional Tariffs Apply

Section 301 — China Tariffs+25%

List 1 — ~$34B of Chinese goods (machinery, electronics, industrial components)

Active — 7.5%–25% additional duties on Chinese-origin goods across four tranches (Lists 1–4A), with higher 2024/2025 increases on targeted product categories.

Effective 2018-07-06

These additional tariffs apply on top of the general duty rate. View full trade remedy tracker →

Subheadings (3)

Code	Description	Rate
9005.80.40	Optical telescopes	8%
9005.80.40.20	For use with infrared light	—
9005.80.40.40	Other	—

CBP Rulings (4)

084957Classification

Classification of monoculars

J89888Classification

The tariff classification of combination cup lid and monocular from China

087113Classification

Spotting scope, tripod, eyepiece and straps imported incarrying case. optical telescope; Chapter 90, note 2(b); GRI5(a); GRI 5(a) Explanatory Note I(1); GRI 3(b) set; GRI 3(b)composite good.

N233499Classification

The tariff classification of telescopes packaged with laser collimators

Federal Register (1)

Notice2019-10191

2019-05-17

Request for Comments Concerning Proposed Modification of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation

Request for comments and notice of public hearing.

Matching Export Code (Schedule B)

9005804020Schedule B

OPTICAL TELESCOPES FOR USE WITH INFRARED LIGHT

Census Bureau export classification matching this HTS import code.

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