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      "question": "What does HS code 9031.49 cover?",
      "answer": "HS code 9031.49 covers other optical instruments and appliances, other than those classified in 9031.41."
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      "question": "Which heading and chapter is HS code 9031.49 in?",
      "answer": "HS code 9031.49 is in heading 90.31 (measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors) in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof)."
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      "question": "Where are goods of heading 90.31 classified when 9031.49 doesn’t fit?",
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      "question": "Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 9031.49?",
      "answer": "National tariff lines under 9031.49 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country)."
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        "HS code 9031.49 covers other optical instruments and appliances, other than those classified in 9031.41.",
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        "This page was last updated on 11 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."
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