Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope from Mexico
The Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ is a refractor telescope designed for astronomical observation with a 130mm aperture and equatorial mount, used for viewing celestial objects like planets and star clusters. It falls under tariff item 9005.80.10 as a telescope for astronomical use. It is not excluded by Chapter 90 notes as it is not a machine or technical instrument.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 9005801000; Equal To 9005801000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Classify the AstroMaster under 9005.80.10 as an optical telescope, ensuring the equatorial mount is not considered a separate machine
• Verify if the CBSA requires a declaration of the telescope's primary astronomical purpose
• Keep the product manual to support the classification if questioned