U.S. imports of Binoculars (HS 900510) totaled $23.4M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Binoculars paid $2.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.88% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Binoculars imports of $23.4M in August 2026 ran 33% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17.7M.
Last updated: August 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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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.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 9005
Subheading 900510 · $23.4M of $34.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$23.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $208.6M of Binoculars and exported $130.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Philippines together supply 60% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
11.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.88% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9005100040 | Prism Binoculars NESOI | $18.2M | 12.31% | 95.92% | $2.2M |
| 9005100080 | Binoculars, NESOI | $4.7M | 5.51% | 45.64% | $260K |
| 9005100020 | Prism Binoculars for Use With Infrared Light | $576K | 9.89% | 85.15% | $57K |
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 | $3.8M |
| 9005100040 | Prism Binoculars NESOI | $1.5M |
| 9005100020 | Prism Binoculars for Use With Infrared Light | $386K |
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.
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