Vortex Diamondback HD 12x50 Binoculars from China
High-definition binoculars with 12x magnification and 50mm objectives, featuring dielectric prism coatings for superior color fidelity. Popular for hunting and wildlife observation. Classified in HTS 9005.10.0080 for other binoculars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include test reports for lens resolution and field of view to validate performance claims
• Separate mountings or tripods to avoid bundling into parts/accessories classification
• Check for dielectric coating declarations to differentiate from standard binoculars