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U.S. imports of optical devices, appliances & instruments (nesoi) (HS 901380) totaled $121.1M in April 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Optical Devices, Appliances & Instruments (NESOI) paid $12.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $72.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA residual catch-all for optical instruments not classified elsewhere in Chapter 90, this heading spans commercially diverse articles — from hand magnifiers and magnifying glasses (9013802000) to door viewers (9013804000) and more specialized optical appliances (9013800100, 9013809100). The breadth of the heading means classification disputes are common: importers must confirm that the article does not belong to a more specific Chapter 90 subheading before defaulting here. Canada and China are the leading US suppliers, with Malaysia, Sweden, and Taiwan also contributing meaningfully to import volumes.
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Both lines cover optical devices, appliances, and instruments not elsewhere specified, but 9013800100 and 9013809100 represent separate US tariff breakouts that may carry different duty rates or statistical reporting requirements. The specific line applicable to a given article depends on its technical characteristics and any applicable chapter notes; a licensed customs broker or CBP binding ruling can confirm the correct line.
Yes. The NESOI designation means this heading applies only when no more specific provision covers the article. CBP may reclassify optical instruments that fit a named subheading elsewhere in Chapter 90 — for example, microscopes, telescopes, or laser instruments each have dedicated headings. Importers should conduct a full GRI analysis before filing.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9013809100 | OPTICAL DEVICES, APPLIANCES & INSTRUMENTS, NESOI | $119.8M | 16.68% | $12.0M |
| 9013802000 | HAND MAGNIFIERS, MAGNIFYING GLASSES, ETC | $1.1M | 24.03% | $253K |
| 9013804000 | DOOR VIEWERS (DOOR EYES) | $164K | 17.56% | $33K |
OPTICAL DEVICES, APPLIANCES & INSTRUMENTS, NESOI
HAND MAGNIFIERS, MAGNIFYING GLASSES, ETC
DOOR VIEWERS (DOOR EYES)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9013800100 | OPTICAL DEVICES, APPLIANCES AND INSTRUMENTS, NESOI | $61.9M |
OPTICAL DEVICES, APPLIANCES AND INSTRUMENTS, NESOI
102.6K no
INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $27.5M | $15.0M | -$12.5M |
| Texas | $13.1M | $9.0M | -$4.1M |
| Georgia | $14.6M | $4.1M | -$10.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $21.0M | $3.8M | -$17.2M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $10.5M | $8.7M | -$1.8M |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $10.8M | $7.2M | -$3.6M |