U.S. imports of Rangefinders (HS 901510) totaled $26.7M in August 2026, imported from 43 countries.
Importers of Rangefinders paid $3.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.78% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataOptical and electronic rangefinders — instruments that measure distance to a target without physical contact — are split in the US schedule between electrical (9015104000) and non-electrical (9015108000) types, a distinction that affects duty rates and statistical tracking. Laser rangefinders used in surveying, hunting, and military applications are among the most actively traded articles here, and importers should confirm whether a laser-based rangefinder is more precisely classified under heading 9013 (lasers) or 9015 based on its primary function. Germany and Japan are the leading US suppliers, consistent with their dominance in precision optical and electro-optical instrument manufacturing.
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1.3K import shipments a month
A laser rangefinder is classified under heading 9015 when its primary function is distance measurement — the laser is merely the ranging mechanism. If the article is principally a laser instrument that incidentally measures distance, heading 9013 may apply. CBP applies an essential-character and principal-function test; the product's marketing, design specifications, and end-use documentation all inform the analysis.
Rangefinders designed or modified for military use may be controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) administered by the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Even civilian-grade rangefinders can trigger Export Administration Regulations review for re-export. Importers of dual-use or defense-article rangefinders should conduct an ITAR/EAR classification review before entry.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 9015
Subheading 901510 · $26.7M of $120.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9015104000 | Electrical Rangefinders | $26.0M | 11.59% | 62.69% | $3.0M |
| 9015108000 | Rangefinders, Except Electrical | $1.2M | 15.90% | 68.89% | $195K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9015100000 | Rangefinders | $10.2M |
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
$26.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $311.0M of Rangefinders and exported $112.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 37.0% duty; Japan 3.6%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
33.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.78% of imports for consumption.