U.S. exports of Parts & Accessories for Liquid Crystal Devices, Lasers & Other Optical Instruments (NESOI) (HS 901390) totaled $70.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Parts & Accessories for Liquid Crystal Devices, Lasers & Other Optical Instruments (NESOI) paid $4.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts & Accessories for Liquid Crystal Devices, Lasers & Other Optical Instruments (NESOI) imports of $35.1M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $31.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataParts and accessories for LCD panels, non-diode lasers, and other optical appliances not elsewhere specified are consolidated under this heading, creating a wide classification net that includes everything from LCD backlight components to replacement optics for laser systems. The US schedule distinguishes parts for telescopic sights for rifles (9013902000) — a line with potential export-control and import-permit implications — from general LCD parts (9013908000) and other optical instrument parts (9013907000). Germany leads US imports under this heading, with Canada, China, South Korea, and Mexico also among the top suppliers.
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1.6K import shipments a month
Parts for rifle telescopic sights may be subject to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulations in addition to standard CBP entry requirements. Depending on the article's specifications and origin, export controls under the Export Administration Regulations or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations may also apply to re-export. Importers should confirm regulatory status before entry.
LCD parts that are identifiable as parts of the LCD device as a whole — such as polarizing films, diffuser sheets, or optical waveguide components — generally fall under 9013908000. However, purely electronic subassemblies (e.g., driver ICs or power supply boards) may be more properly classified in Chapter 85. The key test is whether the part's principal function is optical or electronic; a binding ruling from CBP provides the most reliable answer.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 9013
Subheading 901390 · $70.9M of $281.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$35.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$70.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $361.1M of Parts & Accessories for Liquid Crystal Devices, Lasers & Other Optical Instruments (NESOI) and exported $796.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9013907000 | Other Prts Fr Lcds Ot Tlscpc Sghts Arms Perscps | $17.8M | 10.87% | 74.65% | $1.9M |
| 9013908000 | Parts for Liquid Crystal Devices, NESOI | $15.1M | 12.93% | 77.20% | $2.0M |
| 9013902000 | Pts & Accessories of Telescopic Sights for Rifles | $1.9M | 18.55% | 84.87% | $349K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9013900000 | Pts of Liq Crystal Device, Laser&oth Optical, 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.
Exports · August 2026
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South Korea and Taiwan together take 40% of it.
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rate provision · imports
23.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.18% of imports for consumption.