Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

HTS heading 9013: Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

15 numbered lines under heading 9013, including 11 10-digit statistical lines. The first six digits are the international HS subheading; the general column is the normal US duty rate.

HTS heading 9013
HTS codeDescriptionUnitGeneralSpecialColumn 2
9013Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter:
9013.10Telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter or section XVI:
Telescopic sights for rifles:
9013.10.10.00Not designed for use with infrared lightNo.14.9%Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 7.45% (JP)45%
9013.10.30.00OtherNo.1.4%Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)35%
Other:
9013.10.45.00Telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter of section XVINo.Free45%
9013.10.50.00OtherNo.5.3%Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)45%
9013.20.00.00Lasers, other than laser diodesNo.Free35%
9013.80Other devices, appliances and instruments:
9013.80.20.00Hand magnifiers, magnifying glasses, loupes, thread counters and similar apparatusNo.6.6%Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)45%
9013.80.40.00Door viewers (door eyes)No.5.8%Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)60%
9013.80.91.00OtherNo.4.5%Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)45%
9013.90Parts and accessories:
9013.90.20.00Of telescopic sights for riflesNo.16%Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)45%
Other:
9013.90.70.00Other parts and accessories, other than for telescopic sights for fitting to arms or for periscopesNo.Free45%
9013.90.80.00OtherNote: See U.S. note 19 to subchapter III, chapter 99.No.4.5%Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)45%

Statistical (10-digit) lines without a rate use the rate of the 8-digit line above them. Additional duties such as Section 301 and Section 232 may apply; check them with the tariff checker.

Source: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 2026 HTS Revision 20 (effective 2026-09-28), U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), imported 2026-10-07. Reference only; not legal or customs advice or a binding classification. Additional duties under Chapter 99 may apply. ShipWave is not affiliated with the USITC or U.S. Customs and Border Protection.