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Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, and mountings therefor; other astronomical instruments and mountings therefor, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy; parts and accessories thereof: > Other instruments: > Optical telescopes > Other
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Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9005.80.40.40
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Reflecting Telescope
This is a 130mm aperture Newtonian reflecting telescope designed for astronomical observation of celestial bodies like planets, star clusters, and galaxies. It features an equatorial mount for precise tracking and falls under HTS 9005.80.40.40 as an other optical telescope not classified as binoculars or monoculars. The 'other' subcategory applies to reflecting telescopes used by amateur astronomers.
Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
A popular 8-inch Dobsonian reflector telescope optimized for backyard stargazing and deep-sky observation. Its alt-azimuth mount and open-tube design make it user-friendly for amateurs, classified under HTS 9005.80.40.40 as an other optical astronomical telescope. Excluded from radio-astronomy instruments per heading description.
Meade Infinity 102mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope
Entry-level 102mm refractor telescope with alt-azimuth mount suitable for lunar, planetary, and terrestrial viewing. It qualifies under HTS 9005.80.40.40 as an other optical telescope for astronomical use, distinct from monoculars or binoculars. Retail packaging confirms consumer astronomical instrument status.
Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P FlexTube Collapsible Telescope
Compact 130mm f/5 parabolic reflector telescope with table-top Dobsonian base, ideal for portable astronomical observing. Falls under HTS 9005.80.40.40 as an other reflecting optical telescope with innovative collapsible design for amateurs. Not for machine or technical applications per Chapter exclusions.
William Optics ZenithStar 61 APO Refractor Telescope
Premium apochromatic refractor telescope with 61mm aperture for astrophotography and visual astronomy. Its superior color correction optics place it under HTS 9005.80.40.40 as an other high-end optical telescope. Designed exclusively for celestial imaging and observation.
Tele Vue Pronto 70mm ED Refractor Telescope
Compact 70mm ED apochromat refractor designed as travel telescope for astronomy. Falls under HTS 9005.80.40.40 for other portable optical telescopes used in celestial observation. Lightweight construction excludes machine-appliance applications.
Agena Starseeker 80ED Refractor Telescope
Affordable 80mm ED refractor telescope package for beginner astronomers, including mount and accessories. HTS 9005.80.40.40 applies to this complete other optical telescope system. Excluded from technical instrument categories per Chapter 90 notes.
ZWO Seestar S30 Smart Telescope
All-in-one 30mm aperture smart telescope with app-controlled GoTo functionality for automated astronomical imaging. Despite electronics, primary optical telescope function places it in HTS 9005.80.40.40 as other optical telescope. Not principally a machine per Section XVI notes.
Unistellar eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope
Digital smart telescope with 4.9MP sensor and automated object tracking for urban astronomy. Classified under HTS 9005.80.40.40 as other optical telescope despite smart features, based on primary astronomical viewing purpose. Excludes radio-astronomy per heading.
Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Field Refractor
80mm extra-low dispersion (ED) glass refractor telescope for both astronomical and daytime terrestrial use. Classified in HTS 9005.80.40.40 as an other optical telescope suitable for dual-purpose amateur astronomy. Focal length optimized for wide-field celestial views.