Corrected Prism Finder Scope for Telescopes from China
Finder scope accessory with integrated prisms (9001) and corrected field lenses (9002) for precise telescope alignment. Classified in HTS 9005.90.40.00 due to dual incorporation in astronomical instrument mountings. Essential for amateur astronomers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for functionality post-import; defective optics trigger recalls
• Use HTS explanatory notes for finder scopes to support classification
• Document compatibility with specific telescope headings 9005 models