HTS Chapter 90

HTS Chapter 90 — Optical, Medical, and Precision Instruments

Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, medical, surgical, and precision instruments — cameras, microscopes, surgical tools, lab equipment.

Example products

  • Digital cameras
  • Surgical instruments
  • Optical lenses
  • Medical thermometers
  • Lab equipment

Common 10-digit HTS codes

HTS CodeDescriptionDuty
9006.59.4090Digital still camerasFree
9018.39.0050Surgical needles, catheters, similarFree
9027.80.4500Other instruments for physical/chemical analysisFree

Duty rates are base MFN ad valorem and may change. Section 301, anti-dumping, and Section 232 surcharges apply on top depending on origin. Always verify against the current HTS revision before filing.

Classification notes

  • Most medical instruments are duty-free at base rate.
  • Section 301 surcharges from China vary by list — check the specific 10-digit code.

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