Astronomical Telescope Eyepiece with Corrective Lenses from China
Eyepiece module for telescopes integrating prisms from 9001 and spectacle lenses from 9002 for vision correction. Falls under HTS 9005.90.40.00 as a mounting/accessory incorporating both elements for astronomical instruments. Provides sharp, corrected views of celestial objects.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide magnification ratios and material composition; mislabeling focal lengths leads to audits
• Classify as accessory only if compatible with multiple telescope models, not proprietary
• Retain prism/lens sourcing docs to prove heading incorporation