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U.S. imports of telescopic sights for arms, periscopes & instrument telescopes (HS 901310) totaled $23.1M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Telescopic Sights for Arms, Periscopes & Instrument Telescopes paid $5.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $22.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTelescopic rifle sights — subdivided in the US schedule by whether they use infrared illumination and by application (9013101000, 9013102000, 9013103000) — share this heading with periscopes designed as machine components (9013104000, 9013104500) and a parts line (9013105000). China is the leading supplier, followed by the Philippines and Japan, with Vietnam and Latvia also present — a supplier mix spanning both high-volume consumer-grade optics and specialized defense-adjacent components. Rifle scopes and certain periscopes may be subject to export controls or import licensing requirements under US firearms regulations administered by ATF, and importers should confirm whether the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives requires any permits for specific configurations. Chinese-origin goods in this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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Telescopic sights designed to be fitted to firearms may require compliance with ATF regulations depending on whether the scope incorporates night-vision or infrared technology, which can trigger additional controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Importers should consult with a licensed customs broker and, where applicable, legal counsel familiar with firearms import regulations before shipment.
The US schedule separates telescopic sights for rifles that do not use infrared illumination (9013101000) from those that do (9013102000), with a residual line (9013103000) for other rifle scopes not elsewhere specified. The presence or absence of an integrated infrared illuminator — not the magnification or reticle type — is the primary classification criterion between the first two lines.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $6.6M | $4K | -$6.6M |
| JAPAN | $6.3M | $25K | -$6.3M |
| PHILIPPINES | $5.0M | $30K | -$5.0M |
| GERMANY | $718K | $2.4M | +$1.7M |
| CANADA | $219K | $2.5M | +$2.3M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9013101000 | TELESCOPIC SIGHT FOR RIFLES NT USED W INFRARED LGT | $18.5M | 25.60% | $4.6M |
| 9013103000 | TELESCOPIC SIGHTS FOR RIFLE, NESOI | $3.6M | 14.78% | $539K |
| 9013104500 | PERISCOPES, DESIGNED TO FORM PTS OF MACHINES,NESOI | $608K | 32.73% | $197K |
| 9013105000 | PARTS & ACCS OF TELESCOPIC SIGHTS, NESOI | $368K | 15.20% | $56K |
TELESCOPIC SIGHT FOR RIFLES NT USED W INFRARED LGT
TELESCOPIC SIGHTS FOR RIFLE, NESOI
PERISCOPES, DESIGNED TO FORM PTS OF MACHINES,NESOI
PARTS & ACCS OF TELESCOPIC SIGHTS, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9013102000 | TELESCOPIC SIGHTS FOR RIFLES | $11.4M |
| 9013104000 | PERISCOPES, DESIGNED TO FORM PTS OF MACHINES,NESOI | $3.0M |
TELESCOPIC SIGHTS FOR RIFLES
29.3K no
PERISCOPES, DESIGNED TO FORM PTS OF MACHINES,NESOI
5.3K no
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $4.4M | $169K | -$4.2M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $2.0M | $2.0M | -$52K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $3.0M | $776K | -$2.2M |