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HSChapter 90
U.S. imports of parts & accessories for binoculars, optical telescopes & astronomical instruments (HS 900590) totaled $1.6M in June 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Parts & Accessories for Binoculars, Optical Telescopes & Astronomical Instruments paid $79K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $468K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts & Accessories for Binoculars, Optical Telescopes & Astronomical Instruments imports of $1.6M in June 2026 ran 55% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Greece leads US imports under this parts heading — an unusual sourcing pattern that reflects specialized optical component manufacturing rather than mass production, with China and Austria also among the top suppliers. The three 10-digit lines distinguish general binocular and telescope parts (9005900002), parts that may include optical elements classifiable under chapters 90.01 or 90.02 (9005904000), and residual parts (9005908001) — a layered structure that requires careful review when the part itself is an optical element such as a prism or lens. Correct classification of optical sub-components is critical because misclassification between a finished optical element and a part can trigger different duty rates and valuation treatments.
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Optical elements (lenses, prisms, mirrors) that are finished and presented separately are generally classified under headings 9001 or 9002. When the same elements are imported as dedicated components for a specific binocular or telescope assembly — particularly if they are not finished to stand-alone optical specifications — they may be classified as parts under 9005.90. The line 9005904000 specifically addresses parts that include goods of headings 9001 or 9002, making the intended end-use and degree of finishing the key classification factors.
Yes. Parts and accessories may carry different MFN duty rates than the finished instruments they support, and Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods apply at the parts level as well. Importers should verify the applicable rate for each parts line separately rather than assuming parity with the finished-instrument heading.
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Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9005908001 | BINOCULARS, OTHER OPTICAL TELESCOPES PARTS,NESOI | $1.6M | 4.52% | 26.60% | $73K |
| 9005904000 | BINOC & TELESCOPE PARTS,INCL GOODS OF 9001 OR 9002 | $41K | 15.21% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9005900002 | BINOCULARS, OTHER OPTICAL TELESCOPES PARTS | $2.2M |
INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| New Hampshire | -- | $514K | +$514K |
| California | $124K | $252K | +$128K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOGAN AIRPORT, MA | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $8K | $578K | +$570K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $74K | $308K | +$234K |