Industrial Alignment Telescope
A precision telescope designed for machine tool alignment, used to ensure accurate setup of milling machines and lathes in manufacturing. It falls under HTS 9013.10.45.00 as a telescope specifically designed to form part of machines or instruments in Chapter 90 or Section XVI. This subheading excludes consumer telescopes or optical sighting devices.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for general observation rather than machine integration
Telescopes not designed as machine parts fall under other optical telescopes in heading 9005.
If when incorporating measuring scales for precision gauging
Measuring optical instruments are classified in 9031 per chapter note prioritizing measuring function.
If considered a machine tool fitting rather than optical instrument
Parts not specifically optical may fall under machinery parts in Section XVI.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the telescope is specifically designed for machine integration via technical specs and manufacturer declarations to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed engineering drawings showing machine compatibility in import documentation
Related Products under HTS 9013.10.45.00
Machine Vision Inspection Telescope
Telescopic lens assembly integrated into automated optical inspection systems for quality control on production lines. Classified under HTS 9013.10.45.00 because it's designed as a component of inspection apparatus in this chapter. Excludes standalone vision systems.
Precision Microscope Objective Telescope
Telescopic objective lens designed for integration into industrial measuring microscopes. HTS 9013.10.45.00 because it forms part of measuring instruments in this chapter. Excludes complete microscopes.
Optical Encoder Readout Telescope
Telescope lens system for reading high-resolution optical encoders on precision machinery. HTS 9013.10.45.00 as designed for position measuring instruments. Not standalone encoder.
Machine Tool Optical Dividing Head
Telescopic optical system for precision dividing heads on milling machines and gear cutters. Classified HTS 9013.10.45.00 as component of machine tools (Section XVI). Includes micrometer adjustment.
Spectrometer Collimator Telescope
Collimating telescope optics designed for integration into analytical spectrometers. HTS 9013.10.45.00 as component of spectral analysis instruments. High-precision achromatic design.
Theodolite Telescope Objective
Precision telescope objective designed for industrial surveying theodolites used in machine installation. HTS 9013.10.45.00 as component of surveying instruments. 30x magnification typical.