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HTS Code · Chapter 90 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

9015.80.80Instruments and appliances

Also written 90158080

HTS Code 9015.80.80 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 thereofSurveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders; parts and accessories thereof:Other instruments and appliances:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 9015.80.80 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 9015.80.80

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
37.5%
$3,750.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
37.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.01Section 301 China: List 19903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 9015.80.80

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
40%
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China37.5%
  • Mexico10%
  • Canada10%
  • Vietnam12.5%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 9015.80.80 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more.

Total duty from China
37.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Mexico, Canada and 11 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree37.5%
MexicoFree10%0% with USMCA
CanadaFree10%0% with USMCA
VietnamFree12.5%
GermanyFree10%
JapanFree12.5%
South KoreaFree12.5%
TaiwanFree10%
IndiaFree10%
IrelandFree10%
ItalyFree10%
SwitzerlandFree12.5%
ThailandFree12.5%
MalaysiaFree10%
United KingdomFree10%
FranceFree10%
IndonesiaFree10%
BrazilFree37.5%
BangladeshFree10%
CambodiaFree10%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 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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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 9015.80.80 From

In 2025 the US imported $412M of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80 and related codes), down 23% on 2024, mostly from Canada (32%), United Kingdom (14%) and Germany (8%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Canada$131M32%9%10%0% with USMCA
United Kingdom$58M14%30%10%
Germany$33M8%47%10%
Norway$31M8%23%12.5%
China$25M6%9%37.5%
Denmark$13M3%26%10%
Turkey$12M3%59%12.5%
Sweden$11M3%46%10%
France$11M3%26%10%
Finland$9M2%33%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.

Related codes

HTS Codes Under 9015.80.80

Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 9015.80.80.

CBP rulings

Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 9015.80.80

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hq H308673Aug 10, 2020

Revocation of NY N296613, NY K81163, NY K80012, NY H88046 and NY G81419; Rain gauges.

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hq 964307Jul 6, 2000

Submetrix 2000 Series Sonar System; surveying instruments and appliances; hydrological instruments and appliances

9015.80.80
hq H024750Aug 24, 2010

Revocation of HQ 966618; Classification of the “OnTrak System”

9015.80.80
hq H024751Aug 24, 2010

Revocation of HQ 950196; Classification of the “Geolink Orienteer Directional Measurement-While-Drilling Surveying System”

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ny K82704Feb 25, 2004

The tariff classification of a Wall Anchors and Screws Set, Weather Vane Wind Direction Indicators, a Rooftop Mount for Weather Vanes and a 4 Ton Heavy Duty Load Leveler from China and India

7318.14.10307326.90.85878302.41.60808302.41.90809015.80.8080
hq W968458May 8, 2009

Request for Internal Advice 06/031; Schlumberger Oil Field Services Inc., Dipole Shear Sonic Imager Tool and its Component Parts

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What does HTS code 9015.80.80 cover?

HTS code 9015.80.80 covers instruments and appliances (Other), 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 Free. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

What is the duty rate for HTS 9015.80.80?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 9015.80.80 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 40%. 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 instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and appliances (HTS 9015.80.80) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 9015.80.80?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 9015.80.80 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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.