Sky-Watcher 10-inch GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope from Japan
Collapsible 10-inch f/4.7 Dobsonian reflector with computerized GoTo tracking for wide-field astronomical observations. Falls under HTS 9005.80.40 as an other optical telescope, optimized for light gathering on faint deep-sky objects like galaxies. Tube collapses for easy transport.
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
• Specify 'collapsible tube' and aperture in invoices to avoid confusion with fixed reflectors
• If importing in bulk for retail, note packaging as 'retail packed' vs bulk to influence valuation
• Ensure no radio-astronomy features; declare purely optical to stay in 9005