HTS 9005.90.40.00 · Chapter 90
Incorporating goods of heading 9001 or 9002
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 9005.90.40.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 90
- Optical, photographic,…
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The verdict
HTS 9005.90.40.00 carries a general (MFN) duty rate of The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory.
- The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory
- General (MFN) rate
- Ch 90
- Optical, photographic,…
About HTS 9005.90.40.00
HTS code 9005.90.40.00 classifies imports of: Incorporating goods of heading 9001 or 9002. This line sits within Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof), Section XVIII (Optical, Photographic, Measuring, Medical Instruments), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: No.. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.15, 9903.88.25, 9903.88.26, 9903.88.27 and 9903.88.28.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 9005.90.40.00 is The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.15, 9903.88.25, 9903.88.26, 9903.88.27 and 9903.88.28. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 9005.90.40.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.15, 9903.88.25, 9903.88.26, 9903.88.27 and 9903.88.28.
Related Items in Chapter 90
Showing 10 of 301 tariff lines in HTS Chapter 90.
Optical fibers, optical fiber bundles and cables
Sheets and plates of polarizing material
Contact lenses
Spectacle lenses of glass
Spectacle lenses of other materials
Lenses
Prisms
Mirrors
Halftone screens designed for use in engraving or photographic processes
Other
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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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