Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope from Germany
A reflector Dobsonian telescope with an 8-inch aperture for backyard astronomy, featuring a simple altazimuth mount for easy manual tracking of stars and deep-sky objects. Classified under HTS 9005.80.60.00 as other astronomical instruments with mountings. Excludes radio-astronomy per heading scope.
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
• Declare aperture size and reflector type clearly; ensure no radio-frequency components to avoid exclusion
• Use invoices specifying 'astronomical telescope, not for technical/machine use' to prevent reclassification