Questar Standard 3.5-Inch Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

Premium Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with 3.5-inch aperture, fully integrated for lunar/planetary observation and solar with filters. HTS 9005.80.60.00 covers this compact astronomical instrument design. Includes built-in mountings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9013.90Lower: 14.5% vs 23.5%

If parts for laser transceivers or similar

Parts dedicated to excluded apparatus in 9013 classify there.

9023.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 23.5%

If for gas/liquid analysis spectroscopy

Spectrometers are instruments of 9027, but pure telescopes stay 9005.

8486.90.00.00Higher: 25% vs 23.5%

If machine parts with optical alignment

Section XVI parts exclude from Chapter 90 per note 1(f).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Solar filter accessories—declare as integral to avoid separate 9005.90

High precision optics; require NIST-traceable specs if applicable

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