Celestron Telescope Dovetail Bar from China
A Vixen-style dovetail mounting bar for Celestron telescopes (heading 9005), used to attach optical tubes to tripods or mounts. Constructed from lightweight aluminum with precise machining for stability. HTS 9620.00.15.00 applies to such specialized accessories for optical instruments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document engineering specs proving fit for heading 9005 telescopes to avoid parts classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests general metal articles; use optical accessory labeling
• Obtain advance ruling if design could be seen as interchangeable with camera mounts