Heading 9013

HTS code 9013 — Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

Chapter
90 — Optical and medical instruments
Tariff lines
11
General duty
General duty rates from 1.4% to 16%, with 3 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 9013

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
9013.10.1000Not designed for use with infrared light (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter > Telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter or section XVI > Telescopic sights for rifles)14.9%No.
9013.10.3000Other (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter > Telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter or section XVI > Telescopic sights for rifles)1.4%No.
9013.10.4500Telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter of section XVI (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter > Telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter or section XVI > Other)FreeNo.
9013.10.5000Other (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter > Telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter or section XVI > Other)5.3%No.
9013.20.0000Lasers, other than laser diodes (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter)FreeNo.
9013.80.2000Hand magnifiers, magnifying glasses, loupes, thread counters and similar apparatus (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter > Other devices, appliances and instruments)6.6%No.
9013.80.4000Door viewers (door eyes) (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter > Other devices, appliances and instruments)5.8%No.
9013.80.9100Other (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter > Other devices, appliances and instruments)4.5%No.
9013.90.2000Of telescopic sights for rifles (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter > Parts and accessories)16%No.
9013.90.7000Other parts and accessories, other than for telescopic sights for fitting to arms or for periscopes (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter > Parts and accessories > Other)FreeNo.
9013.90.8000Other (Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter > Parts and accessories > Other)4.5%No.

Documents required to import under 9013

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 9013?
HTS heading 9013 covers lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter. It sits in Chapter 90 (optical and medical instruments) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 11 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9013?
General duty rates from 1.4% to 16%, with 3 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 9013 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 90