Chapter 90 · Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments · Section 18
HS Code 9005.80
Other instruments
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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 9005.80
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9005.80.40 |
Optical telescopes 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | No. |
| 9005.80.60 |
Optical telescopes > Other |
6% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | No. |
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Enter the customs value (and quantity, when a rate is per-unit) to estimate the general-rate duty per HTS line. Estimates exclude Section 232/301 surcharges, MPF/HMF and fees. Not a customs ruling.
European Union - CN codes under 9005.80
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9005 80 00 | Other instruments | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 9005.80
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9005 80 00 00 | Other instruments | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 9005
The subheadings immediately before and after 9005.80 in chapter 90.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 9005.80.
What is HS code 9005.80?
HS code 9005.80 covers: Other instruments. It belongs to chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 9005.80?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: 6% - 8%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 9005.80?
The UK extends 9005.80 to 1 declarable 10-digit commodity code, starting with 9005800000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.