HTS Code · Chapter 90 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

9030.89.01.00Instruments and apparatus

Also written 9030890100 and 9030.89.0100

HTS Code 9030.89.01.00 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 thereofOscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionizing radiations; parts and accessories thereof:Other instruments and apparatus:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

From China, the total duty on 9030.89.01.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 9030.89.01.00

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

Country of origin

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 lines9903.88.02 Section 301 China: List 29903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 9030.89.01.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: Free
Special Rate of Duty: —
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 40%
Units of Quantity: No.

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China37.5%
Mexico10%
Canada10%
Vietnam12.5%
Germany10%

Tariff updates

Recent US tariff actions that name 9030.89.01.00 or its heading.

Jul 23, 2026 · PublishedUS imposes 50% Section 338 duty on certain Canadian products over alcohol bans
Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 9030.89.01.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	Free	Section 301 – China25%9903.88.02 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	37.5%
Mexico	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	10%0% with USMCA
Canada	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	10%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	12.5%
Germany	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.76	10%
India	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	10%
Ireland	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	12.5%
Malaysia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	10%
United Kingdom	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	10%
France	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	10%
Brazil	Free	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	37.5%
Bangladesh	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	10%
Cambodia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	10%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 9030.89.01.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $391M of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00), up 10% on 2024, mostly from Mexico (44%), United Kingdom (15%) and Malaysia (8%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Mexico	$173M	44%	34%	10%0% with USMCA
United Kingdom	$57M	15%	20%	10%
Malaysia	$30M	8%	41%	10%
Austria	$22M	6%	92%	10%
Germany	$19M	5%	31%	10%
China	$15M	4%	40%	37.5%
Italy	$10M	3%	21%	10%
Canada	$10M	3%	1%	10%0% with USMCA
Japan	$10M	3%	11%	12.5%
Taiwan	$10M	3%	20%	10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. 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.

Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 9030.89.01.00.

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 9030.89.01.00 cover?

HTS code 9030.89.01.00 covers instruments and apparatus (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.

What is the duty rate for HTS 9030.89.01.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 9030.89.01.00 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) from China?

What is the US tariff on instruments and apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) 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 apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9030.89.01.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 9030.89.01.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $391M of instruments and apparatus under HTS 9030.89.01.00, mostly from Mexico (44%), United Kingdom (15%) and Malaysia (8%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 9030.89.01.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 9030.89.01.00 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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