HS HEADING 9013

Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter

HEADING

9013

CHAPTER

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

6-digit subheadings (4)

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

9013.10

Optical appliances and instruments; telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter

9013.20

Lasers; other than laser diodes

9013.80

Optical devices, appliances and instruments; n.e.c. in heading no. 9013

9013.90

Optical appliances and instruments; parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013

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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