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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+10.0%18%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9002.20.40.00Higher: 35% vs 18%

If objective lens assembly only

Unmounted lenses for telescopes classify under optical elements heading 9002.

8525.89.50Higher: 35% vs 18%

If with integrated digital camera

Camera-telescope combinations primarily function as video/digital cameras under 8525.

9018.90.80.00Lower: 10% vs 18%

If medical/surgical endoscope variant

Similar optics for medical imaging shift to surgical instrument headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide optical transmission certificates for APO glass to justify premium classification and higher duties

Declare focuser type (e.g

Crayford) as integral part to prevent disassembly reclassification

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