U.S. imports of Optical Devices, Appliances & Instruments (NESOI) (HS 901380) totaled $117.9M in August 2026, imported from 59 countries.
Importers of Optical Devices, Appliances & Instruments (NESOI) paid $12.2M 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. Optical Devices, Appliances & Instruments (NESOI) imports of $117.9M in August 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $135.9M.
Last updated: August 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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2.0K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 9013
Subheading 901380 · $117.9M of $269.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9013809100 | Optical Devices, Appliances & Instruments, NESOI | $110.9M | 10.71% | 62.60% | $11.9M |
| 9013802000 | Hand Magnifiers, Magnifying Glasses, Etc | $1.4M | 23.49% | 92.85% | $335K |
| 9013804000 | Door Viewers (Door Eyes) | $186K | 19.22% | 100.00% | $36K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9013800100 | Optical Devices, Appliances and Instruments, NESOI | $70.9M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$117.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$70.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.6B of Optical Devices, Appliances & Instruments (NESOI) and exported $923.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and China together supply 53% of it. China pays 24.8% duty; Canada 0.4%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
35.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.88% of imports for consumption.