Swarovski EL 10x42 Binoculars from China
Elite roof prism binoculars featuring SWAROVISION technology for field flattener lenses and outstanding optical performance. Classified HTS 9005.10.00 as luxury consumer binoculars for hunting and birding, not technical instruments. Magnesium alloy body for durability.
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
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