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HTS Code · Chapter 90 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

9032.89.60.85Instruments and apparatus

HTS Code 9032.89.60.85 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 thereofAutomatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof:Other instruments and apparatus:Other:OtherOther in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 9032.89.60.85

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 11, 2026

China
Total duty
$3,920.00
39.2% effective rate
Fees
$47.14
MPF + HMF
Duty + fees
$3,967.14
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,967.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty$170.004.3%
  • Section 301 – China$2,500.0063%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor$1,250.0031.5%
  • Customs fees$47.141.2%

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Base Duty Rates for 9032.89.60.85

Set at 9032.89.60 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
1.7%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
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Column 2 (Non-NTR)
40%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China39.2%
  • Mexico11.7%
  • Canada11.7%
  • Vietnam14.2%
  • Germany10%
Tariffs by country · Oct 11, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 9032.89.60.85 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from China pay 39.2% in duties: the 1.7% 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 Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
39.2%
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 originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China1.7%
  • Section 301 – China25%9903.88.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
39.2%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Mexico1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
11.7%0% with USMCA
Canada1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
11.7%0% with USMCA
Vietnam1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
14.2%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Germany1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.3%9903.05.39
10%
Japan1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10.8%9903.05.49
12.5%
South Korea1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10.8%9903.05.71
12.5%
Taiwan1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.3%9903.05.76
10%
India1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
11.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Ireland1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.3%9903.05.39
10%
Italy1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.3%9903.05.39
10%
Switzerland1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10.8%9903.05.74
12.5%
Thailand1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
14.2%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Malaysia1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54
11.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
United Kingdom1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
11.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
France1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.3%9903.05.39
10%
Indonesia1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45
11.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Brazil1.7%
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
39.2%37.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Bangladesh1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26
11.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Cambodia1.7%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28
11.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from China pay 39.2% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Mexico pay 11.7% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Canada pay 11.7% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Vietnam pay 14.2% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.3%).
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.8%).
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.8%).
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.3%).
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from India pay 11.7% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.3%).
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.3%).
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.8%).
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Thailand pay 14.2% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Malaysia pay 11.7% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from United Kingdom pay 11.7% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from France pay 10% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.3%).
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Indonesia pay 11.7% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Brazil pay 39.2% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 37.5%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Bangladesh pay 11.7% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
  • As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Cambodia pay 11.7% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.

Duties on goods entered Oct 11, 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. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about.

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Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 9032.89.60.85.

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

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What does HTS code 9032.89.60.85 cover?

HTS code 9032.89.60.85 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 1.7%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 9032.89.60.85?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 9032.89.60.85 is 1.7%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,B,BH,C,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 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 9032.89.60.85) from China?

As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from China pay 39.2% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Vietnam pay 14.2% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Goods that qualify for Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft pay 12.5%.

What is the US tariff on instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Mexico?

As of Oct 11, 2026, US imports of instruments and apparatus (HTS 9032.89.60.85) from Mexico pay 11.7% in duties: the 1.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 9032.89.60.85?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 9032.89.60.85 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-11.

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