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U.S. imports of binoculars (HS 900510) totaled $20.3M in July 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Binoculars paid $2.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $18.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Binoculars imports of $20.3M in July 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.8M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBinoculars entering the US are split across three 10-digit lines based on prism type and end-use: infrared-capable prism binoculars (9005100020), other prism binoculars (9005100040), and non-prism binoculars (9005100080) — a distinction that affects both duty treatment and potential export-control considerations for night-vision or infrared-capable models. China is the dominant supplier, with the Philippines and Austria also among the leading sources, reflecting a market that spans mass-market consumer optics and precision European instruments. Importers of infrared-capable units should assess whether the goods trigger Commerce Department or State Department licensing requirements under dual-use export control frameworks.
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448 shipments/mo
Binoculars designed for use with infrared light (9005100020) may be subject to dual-use export control regulations under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or, for military-grade night-vision optics, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Even on the import side, CBP may coordinate with Commerce or State to verify admissibility, so importers should confirm the applicable control classification (ECCN or USML category) before shipment.
Prism binoculars use internal prism systems (Porro or roof prism) to correct image orientation and achieve a compact form factor. Non-prism designs, such as Galilean or opera-glass styles, lack this internal prism assembly. The distinction is based on the optical construction of the instrument, and technical specification sheets or manufacturer documentation are typically required to support the classification.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 9005
Subheading 900510 · $20.3M of $31.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$20.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$7.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9005100040 | Prism Binoculars NESOI | $16.6M | 9.95% | 91.08% | $1.7M |
| 9005100080 | Binoculars, NESOI | $3.2M | 10.52% | 92.07% | $340K |
| 9005100020 | Prism Binoculars for Use With Infrared Light | $464K | 5.70% | 47.52% | $26K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9005100080 | Binoculars, NESOI | $5.8M |
| 9005100040 | Prism Binoculars NESOI | $1.8M |
| 9005100020 | Prism Binoculars for Use With Infrared Light | $252K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Austria together supply 63% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
7.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.95%.