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U.S. imports of rangefinders (HS 901510) totaled $27.1M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Rangefinders paid $2.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $18.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rangefinders imports of $27.1M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $24.2M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9015104000 | ELECTRICAL RANGEFINDERS | $26.5M | 14.01% | $2.6M |
| 9015108000 | RANGEFINDERS, EXCEPT ELECTRICAL | $675K | 32.87% | $209K |
ELECTRICAL RANGEFINDERS
RANGEFINDERS, EXCEPT ELECTRICAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9015100000 | RANGEFINDERS | $9.6M |
RANGEFINDERS
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INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.2M | $2.8M | +$585K |
| Kansas | $4.3M | $125K | -$4.1M |
| Wisconsin | $3.2M | $367K | -$2.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $6.1M | $356K | -$5.7M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $5.4M | $386K | -$5.0M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $680K | $2.0M | +$1.3M |