Infrared Spectroscopic Telescope from United States
An optical telescope integrated with IR diffraction gratings for simultaneous imaging and spectroscopy of astronomical objects. Despite the spectroscopic capability, its primary function remains optical observation, and it is designed for infrared wavelengths. This item is classified under tariff item 9005.80.10 as an infrared optical telescope.
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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
• Clarify to CBSA that the spectroscopic function is secondary to the telescope's optical observation role
• If the diffraction gratings are separate components, they may be classified under heading 90.13 or 90.31
• Keep technical manuals available to support the classification