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
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
• 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