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ZWO Seestar S30 Smart Telescope from Germany

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.

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

• Document optical primacy over electronics to defend against 8517 camera or 9031 measuring reclassification

• FCC compliance docs required for wireless app connectivity

• Declare battery separately if user-replaceable to avoid lithium hazards