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U.S. imports of optical devices, appliances & instruments (nesoi) (HS 901380) totaled $149.0M in July 2026, traded with 55 countries.
Importers of Optical Devices, Appliances & Instruments (NESOI) paid $14.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $81.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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2.2K shipments/mo
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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Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 9013
Subheading 901380 · $149.0M of $293.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9013809100 | Optical Devices, Appliances & Instruments, NESOI | $147.4M | 9.29% | 53.97% | $13.7M |
| 9013802000 | Hand Magnifiers, Magnifying Glasses, Etc | $1.4M | 23.06% | 89.49% | $318K |
| 9013804000 | Door Viewers (Door Eyes) | $198K | 23.77% | 83.10% | $47K |
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 | $63.5M |
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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Imports
$149.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$63.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Canada and China together supply 59% of it.
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rate provision · imports
41.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.44%.