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Tele Vue Pronto 70mm ED Refractor Telescope from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Emphasize portability and astronomy focus in entry summary to avoid 9013 field glass confusion

• Declare any included dew shield as accessory within set tolerances

• Prepare for valuation disputes on premium Japanese optics