Apo Refractor 80mm f/6 ED Astronomy Telescope
An 80mm f/6 apochromatic refractor telescope with extra-low dispersion (ED) glass optics, designed for high-contrast, color-corrected views of celestial objects. It is an optical telescope for astronomical observation, not a machine or instrument of Section XVI.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
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