Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed invoices specifying Dobsonian mount type and focal length to distinguish from professional observatory equipment
• Avoid common pitfalls by declaring eyepieces separately if not permanently attached, as they may classify under 9005.90
• Comply with optical import regulations by including certificates of origin for lens/mirror quality standards