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HTS 9005.90.40Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, and mountings therefor; other astronomical instruments and mountings therefor, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy; parts and accessories thereof:Parts and accessories (including mountings): Incorporating goods of heading 9001 or 9002

What that translates to:Binocular and telescope parts with optical elements

Also written 90059040 or 9005.90.4000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Binocular and telescope parts with optical elements (HTS 9005.90.40) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: the regular duty is set by reference to another line, so the total can't be shown as one number.

Total duty rateSee rate
Forced-labor tariffSection 301, since Jul 24, 202612.5%
China tariffSection 301, since Feb 14, 20207.5%
Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff scheduleSee below
Total dutySee rate
Rate in the schedule: The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory
The China tariff doesn't apply to “entries under subheadings 2106.90.52, 2106.90.54, 6103.22.00, 6103.23.00, 6103.29.05, 6103.29.10, 6103.29.20, 6104.22.00, 6104.23.00, 6104.29.05, 6104.29.10, 6203.22.30, 6203.29.10, 6203.29.15, 6203.29.20, 6203.29.30, 6204.21.00, 6204.22.30, 6204.23.00, 6204.29.20, 8215.10.00, 9005.90.40, 9005.90.80, 9110.11.00, 9110.90.20, and 9608.50.00, if such entries are subject to an applied rate of duty under such enumerated subheadings that is derived from another subheading that is subject to the additional duties imposed by heading 9903.88.01” (HTS 9903.88.25).
The China tariff doesn't apply to “entries under subheadings 2106.90.52, 2106.90.54, 6103.22.00, 6103.23.00, 6103.29.05, 6103.29.10, 6103.29.20, 6104.22.00, 6104.23.00, 6104.29.05, 6104.29.10, 6203.22.30, 6203.29.10, 6203.29.15, 6203.29.20, 6203.29.30, 6204.21.00, 6204.22.30, 6204.23.00, 6204.29.20, 8215.10.00, 9005.90.40, 9005.90.80, 9110.11.00, 9110.90.20, and 9608.50.00, if such entries are subject to an applied rate of duty under such enumerated subheadings that is derived from another subheading that is subject to the additional duties imposed by heading 9903.88.02” (HTS 9903.88.26).
The China tariff doesn't apply to “entries under subheadings 2106.90.52, 2106.90.54, 6103.22.00, 6103.23.00, 6103.29.05, 6103.29.10, 6103.29.20, 6104.22.00, 6104.23.00, 6104.29.05, 6104.29.10, 6203.22.30, 6203.29.10, 6203.29.15, 6203.29.20, 6203.29.30, 6204.21.00, 6204.22.30, 6204.23.00, 6204.29.20, 8215.10.00, 9005.90.40, 9005.90.80, 9110.11.00, 9110.90.20, and 9608.50.00, if such entries are subject to an applied rate of duty under such enumerated subheadings that is derived from another subheading that is subject to the additional duties imposed by heading 9903.88.03 or 9903.88.09” (HTS 9903.88.27).
The China tariff doesn't apply to “entries under subheadings 2106.90.52, 2106.90.54, 6103.22.00, 6103.23.00, 6103.29.05, 6103.29.10, 6103.29.20, 6104.22.00, 6104.23.00, 6104.29.05, 6104.29.10, 6203.22.30, 6203.29.10, 6203.29.15, 6203.29.20, 6203.29.30, 6204.21.00, 6204.22.30, 6204.23.00, 6204.29.20, 8215.10.00, 9005.90.40, 9005.90.80, 9110.11.00, 9110.90.20, and 9608.50.00, if such entries are subject to an applied rate of duty under such enumerated subheadings that is derived from another subheading that is subject to the additional duties imposed by heading 9903.88.15” (HTS 9903.88.28).
Court status: Challenged at the U.S. Court of International Trade in In re Section 301 Forced Labor Cases, Court No. 26-03555-3JP, before a three-judge panel. The plaintiffs, Learning Resources and others, have moved for judgment on the agency record, arguing that the action (91 FR 47318) exceeds USTR's statutory authority, is arbitrary and capricious, and is pretextual; 25 states, plaintiffs in Court No. 26-cv-03467-3JP, support them as amici (brief filed Sep 11, 2026). No ruling as of Oct 1, 2026, so the rate is unchanged.
Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026); USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318, Jul 28, 2026; HTS 9903.05.31; USTR, Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action (List 4A cut to 7.5% from Feb 14, 2020), 85 FR 3741, Jan 22, 2020; HTS 9903.88.15.

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Official description

Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, and mountings therefor; other astronomical instruments and mountings therefor, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy; parts and accessories thereof: Parts and accessories (including mountings): Incorporating goods of heading 9001 or 9002

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof.

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  • 9005.90.4000 (9005904000)Incorporating goods of heading 9001 or 9002 · reported in No.

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Questions about HTS 9005.90.40

What is the duty rate for HTS 9005.90.40?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 9005.90.40 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 85 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026, including Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 9005.90.40 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9005.90.40 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

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