Telescope Secondary Mirror

An ellipsoidal mirror mounted in a cell for correcting aberrations in Cassegrain reflecting telescopes used in observatories. Falls under HTS 9002.90.40.00 excluding machine telescopes per note 5.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9005.80.40Lower: 18% vs 35%

If complete telescope assemblies

Heading 9005 for instruments, but note 5 excludes certain machine telescopes.

9013.90Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If for tank/submarine periscopes

Telescopes for specific apparatus shift per note 5.

9002.90.20.00Same rate: 35%

If unmounted

Mounting distinguishes from basic elements.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include focal length and coating specs; verify not for section XVI machinery; use protective packaging for curvature

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