Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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