ACOG 4x32 Telescopic Sight for M4 Rifle

The ACOG 4x32 is a fixed-power prism optic with fiber optic and tritium illumination, designed specifically for military M4 carbines. It is imported already mounted on the rifle, classifying it under HTS 9301.90.30.10 as a telescopic sight imported with a military rifle. Per statistical notes, it must be valued separately from the rifle for duty calculation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9002.20.40.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported separately, not mounted on rifle

Telescopic sights for rifles imported alone fall under Chapter 90 as optical instruments, not arms.

9301.90Same rate: 17.5%

If for non-military sporting rifles

Sights for civilian sporting firearms are classified under sporting guns in 9301.90.10, not military.

8517.62.00Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If incorporating active electronic aiming aids like lasers

Sights with integrated radar or electronic modules shift to telecommunications apparatus in Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separately value and report the telescopic sight using statistical suffix per HTS statistical note to avoid undervaluation penalties

Provide military end-use certificates and ITAR documentation to comply with export controls on defense articles

Ensure the sight is constructively separated in entry documentation even if physically mounted on import