Heading 9011

HTS code 9011 — Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection; parts and accessories thereof

Chapter
90 — Optical and medical instruments
Tariff lines
6
General duty
General duty rates from 3.9% to 7.2%, with 4 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 9011

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
9011.10.4000Provided with a means for photographing the image (Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection; parts and accessories thereof > Stereoscopic microscopes)FreeNo.
9011.10.8000Other (Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection; parts and accessories thereof > Stereoscopic microscopes)FreeNo.
9011.20.4000Provided with a means for photographing the image (Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection; parts and accessories thereof > Other microscopes, for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection)3.9%No.
9011.20.8000Other (Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection; parts and accessories thereof > Other microscopes, for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection)7.2%No.
9011.80.0000Other microscopes (Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection; parts and accessories thereof)FreeNo.
9011.90.0000Parts and accessories (Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection; parts and accessories thereof)Freekg

Documents required to import under 9011

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 9011?
HTS heading 9011 covers compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection; parts and accessories thereof. It sits in Chapter 90 (optical and medical instruments) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9011?
General duty rates from 3.9% to 7.2%, with 4 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 9011 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 90