9031.49Optical instruments and appliances
Also written 903149
HTS Code 9031.49 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 thereofMeasuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors; parts and accessories thereof:Other optical instruments and appliances:Other: in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 4 sub-classifications.
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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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Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 9031.49.
Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 9031.49
CBP classification rulings related to 9031.49. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.
Eligibility under NAFTA of the WebVision System from Canada
The tariff classification of the Tac-Scan Thread Analysis and Condition Scanner from Great Britain
The tariff classification and country of origin marking of the Accuvision-3D measuring system from Canada
Protest 2809-00-100438; Bill acceptors
Internal Advice Request 12/019; classification of rotating laser levels and pipe laser levels
RE: The tariff classification and eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement of automated optical inspection systems from Canada
What does HTS code 9031.49 cover?
HTS code 9031.49 covers optical 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. There are 4 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
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