HTS Code · Chapter 90 · Updated Nov 8, 2026

9006.59.40Fixed focus

Also written 90065940

HTS Code 9006.59.40 covers any article best defined as Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Clocks and Watches; Musical Instruments; Parts and Accessories ThereofOptical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereofPhotographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8539; parts and accessories thereof:Other cameras:Other:Other:Fixed focus in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from China pay 24% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 9006.59.40 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 21.5% to 24%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 9006.59.40

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 8, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 24%; $2,400.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 24.47%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $12,447.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty4%
Section 301 – China7.5%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.15 Section 301 China: List 4A9903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 9006.59.40

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 4%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 20%

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China24%
Mexico14%
Canada14%
Vietnam16.5%
Germany10%

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Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 9006.59.40 From

In 2025 the US imported $3M of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40 and related codes), up 141% on 2024, mostly from South Korea (57%), France (34%) and Japan (3%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
South Korea	$2M	57%	2517%	12.5%
France	$942K	34%	57%	10%
Japan	$79K	3%	56%	12.5%
China	$61K	2%	66%	24%
Canada	$27K	1%	238%	14%0% with USMCA
Czech Republic	$27K	1%	New	10%
United Kingdom	$19K	1%	60%	14%
Finland	$14K	1%	New	10%
Switzerland	$11K	0%	38%	12.5%
Germany	$6K	0%	89%	10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Tariffs by country · Nov 8, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 9006.59.40 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from China pay 24% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China

24%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

10%

From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	4%	Section 301 – China7.5%9903.88.15 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	24%
Mexico	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	14%0% with USMCA
Canada	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	14%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	16.5%
Germany	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor6%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor8.5%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor8.5%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor6%9903.05.76	10%
India	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	14%
Ireland	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor6%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor6%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor8.5%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	16.5%
Malaysia	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	14%
United Kingdom	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	14%
France	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor6%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	14%
Brazil	4%	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	41.5%
Bangladesh	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	14%
Cambodia	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	14%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from China pay 24% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Mexico pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Canada pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Vietnam pay 16.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from India pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Thailand pay 16.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Malaysia pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from United Kingdom pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from France pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Indonesia pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Brazil pay 41.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Bangladesh pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Cambodia pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Nov 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 9006.59.40.

Chapter 90 Notes (includes Section 18 Notes)Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

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What does HTS code 9006.59.40 cover?

HTS code 9006.59.40 covers fixed focus, classified under Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4%. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

What is the duty rate for HTS 9006.59.40?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 9006.59.40 is 4%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 20%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from China?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from China pay 24% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Vietnam pay 16.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Mexico?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of fixed focus (HTS 9006.59.40) from Mexico pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 9006.59.40?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 9006.59.40 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-08.

Sources

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The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.