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9031.90.54.00 - Of optical instruments and appliances of subheading 9031.41 or 9031.49.70 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty50%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

HTS Code 9031.90.54.00 specifically covers parts and accessories for certain optical instruments and appliances that fall under subheadings 9031.41 and 9031.49.70. This designation indicates components, attachments, or auxiliary items designed to support the functioning of these particular types of measuring, checking, or inspection equipment. Examples of such instruments might include optical comparators, optical measurement machines, or other precision optical devices used for verifying dimensions, shapes, or surface qualities.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 9031.90.45.00, which is exclusively for bases and frames related to coordinate-measuring machines under subheading 9031.49.40. While both fall under the broader "Parts and accessories" of measuring and checking instruments, 9031.90.54.00 has a more specialized application, pertaining to parts for optical instruments that are not coordinate-measuring machines covered by the sibling.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within 9031.90.54.00 relies on the accurate identification of the parent optical instrument's classification under 9031.41 or 9031.49.70, ensuring that the part or accessory's intended use is directly linked to these specific optical measurement devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 9031.90.54.00?
HTS code 9031.90.54.00 covers Of optical instruments and appliances of subheading 9031.41 or 9031.49.70 under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof.
›What products are classified under 9031.90.54.00?
This classification covers Of optical instruments and appliances of subheading 9031.41 or 9031.49.70. It is a subcategory of Of other optical instruments and appliances, other than test benches:.
›What is the import duty rate for 9031.90.54.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 9031.90.54.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 50%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 9031.90.54.00?
Imports under HTS 9031.90.54.00 are measured in kg.

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