# United States tariff lines under HS 9005.80

> The United States tariff splits HS 9005.80 (other instruments) into 3 national lines: 9005.80.40.20 (for use with infrared light), 9005.80.40.40 (other) and 9005.80.60.00 (other). The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 8% on 9005.80.40.20, 8% on 9005.80.40.40 and 6% on 9005.80.60.00.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/900580
Last updated: 9 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states) / [Chapter 90](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/90) / [9005.80](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/900580)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [9005.80](https://border.bot/hs-codes/900580)
- National lines: 3
- Tariff: [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states)
- Chapter: 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

## United States lines under 9005.80

The United States tariff splits HS 9005.80 (other instruments) into 3 national lines: 9005.80.40.20 (for use with infrared light), 9005.80.40.40 (other) and 9005.80.60.00 (other).

The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 8% on 9005.80.40.20, 8% on 9005.80.40.40 and 6% on 9005.80.60.00.

- [9005.80.40.20](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/9005804020) Other instruments, Optical telescopes, For use with infrared light. Duty (MFN): 8%
- [9005.80.40.40](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/9005804040) Other instruments, Optical telescopes, Other. Duty (MFN): 8%
- [9005.80.60.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/9005806000) Other instruments, Other. Duty (MFN): 6%

## In other countries

No other national tariff on border.bot has live lines under 9005.80 yet.

- [The Harmonized System text for 9005.80](https://border.bot/hs-codes/900580)

- Previous subheading: [9005.10](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/900510) 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
- Next subheading: [9006.30](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/900630) Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8539; parts and accessories thereof

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the United States tariff have under HS 9005.80?

The United States tariff splits HS 9005.80 (other instruments) into 3 national lines: 9005.80.40.20 (for use with infrared light), 9005.80.40.40 (other) and 9005.80.60.00 (other).

### What is the duty on HS 9005.80 in the United States?

The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 8% on 9005.80.40.20, 8% on 9005.80.40.40 and 6% on 9005.80.60.00.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The duty rates for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 9 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/900580.json