HS HEADING 9005

Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy

HEADING

9005

CHAPTER

90 — Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision instruments

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

9005.10

Binoculars

9005.80

Monoculars; other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy

9005.90

Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, astronomical instruments (excluding those of radio-astronomy); parts and accessories (including mountings)

Covered items classified under 9005

9005.10Binoculars— country-by-country customs rules
9005.80Night Vision Devices— country-by-country customs rules
9005.10, 9005.80Binoculars and spotting scopes— country-by-country customs rules

Chapter 90 classification notes

Many items duty-free under ITA. Medical devices require regulatory approval (FDA 510(k), CE marking, TGA). Professional equipment may require ATA Carnet for temporary import. High-value items attract customs scrutiny.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Digital cameras that are primarily smartphones classify under 8517 (Ch. 85), not 9006. Medical device accessories may classify separately from the main device.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 90

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