Subheading · Chapter 90 · Heading 9013
9013.80: Other devices, appliances and instruments
Other optical appliances and instruments
9013.80 is the HS subheading for other optical appliances and instruments, under heading 9013 in chapter 90.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 9013 80 00 00 Other devices, appliances and instruments Free
- 9013 80 40 00 Passive optical splitters, not containing any electrical or electronic elements, for telecommunications Free
- 9013 80 80 00 Other Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 3
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 2 lines
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Iraq, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/707, 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2019/792, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Libya, Russia
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
- Documents
- Y920 Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | £19.5m | 20.1% | +52.8% |
 Sri Lanka | £19.2m | 19.7% | +23.4% |
 United States | £17.6m | 18.1% | +28.8% |
 Germany | £11.9m | 12.2% | -4.5% |
 China | £7.2m | 7.4% | -3.2% |
 Thailand | £3.4m | 3.5% | -5.5% |
 Japan | £2.8m | 2.9% | -0.2% |
 Portugal | £2.1m | 2.2% | +194.2% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU Free – 4.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 2.4% 
Türkiye Free – 4.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 2.4% USA 4.5% – 6.6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 5.6% Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
GCC Free – 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 4.2% 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$95kUS$95k+US$6m+US$41m+> US$243m
Exports: 143
- China: US$1bn
- United States: US$689m
- Canada: US$571m
- Taiwan: US$243m
- Israel: US$204m
- Germany: US$157m
- Japan: US$91m
- South Korea: US$60m
- Mexico: US$49m
- Malaysia: US$47m
- Sweden: US$46m
- France: US$42m
- Thailand: US$41m
- Sri Lanka: US$41m
- Netherlands: US$39m
- Vietnam: US$36m
- United Kingdom: US$36m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$36m
- Philippines: US$34m
- Italy: US$27m
- Singapore: US$24m
- Norway: US$21m
- Poland: US$18m
- Denmark: US$15m
- Czechia: US$15m
- Belgium: US$13m
- Türkiye: US$11m
- Finland: US$11m
- Portugal: US$10m
- Switzerland: US$8m
- Greece: US$8m
- Saudi Arabia: US$8m
- South Africa: US$7m
- Spain: US$6m
- Australia: US$6m
- Austria: US$5m
- Lithuania: US$5m
- Ukraine: US$4m
- India: US$4m
- Tunisia: US$3m
- Estonia: US$3m
- Ireland: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$2m
- New Zealand: US$2m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Kazakhstan: US$2m
- Macao SAR China: US$2m
- Hungary: US$1m
- Slovakia: US$1m
- Indonesia: US$1m
- Slovenia: US$880k
- Dominican Republic: US$580k
- Latvia: US$578k
- United Arab Emirates: US$492k
- Panama: US$434k
- Russia: US$413k
- Luxembourg: US$405k
- Oman: US$269k
- Chile: US$264k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$406kUS$406k+US$7m+US$37m+> US$107m
Imports: 205
- United States: US$1bn
- South Korea: US$295m
- Canada: US$160m
- Thailand: US$140m
- Germany: US$132m
- China: US$112m
- United Arab Emirates: US$107m
- United Kingdom: US$101m
- Japan: US$96m
- Türkiye: US$95m
- Mexico: US$93m
- Poland: US$70m
- Malaysia: US$65m
- Australia: US$64m
- Philippines: US$55m
- Singapore: US$53m
- Netherlands: US$53m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$51m
- France: US$47m
- Sweden: US$43m
- India: US$37m
- Ukraine: US$36m
- Taiwan: US$32m
- Italy: US$32m
- Indonesia: US$32m
- Spain: US$29m
- Estonia: US$29m
- Saudi Arabia: US$26m
- Brazil: US$25m
- Switzerland: US$24m
- Norway: US$24m
- Israel: US$20m
- Iraq: US$19m
- Belgium: US$18m
- Djibouti: US$16m
- Peru: US$15m
- Austria: US$15m
- Portugal: US$14m
- Czechia: US$13m
- Vietnam: US$12m
- Romania: US$11m
- Denmark: US$11m
- Ireland: US$11m
- Jordan: US$11m
- Russia: US$11m
- Algeria: US$9m
- Slovakia: US$9m
- South Africa: US$8m
- Pakistan: US$8m
- Colombia: US$7m
- Finland: US$7m
- New Zealand: US$6m
- Kuwait: US$6m
- Qatar: US$5m
- Egypt: US$5m
- Lebanon: US$5m
- Luxembourg: US$4m
- Hungary: US$4m
- Lithuania: US$3m
- Kazakhstan: US$3m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$1bn | 27% |
| 2 | United States | US$689m | 18.5% |
| 3 | Canada | US$571m | 15.3% |
| 4 | Taiwan | US$243m | 6.5% |
| 5 |  Israel | US$204m | 5.5% |
| 6 | Germany | US$157m | 4.2% |
| 7 | Japan | US$91m | 2.4% |
| 8 |  South Korea | US$60m | 1.6% |
| 9 | Mexico | US$49m | 1.3% |
| 10 |  Malaysia | US$47m | 1.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1bn | 32.8% |
| 2 | South Korea | US$295m | 7.9% |
| 3 | Canada | US$160m | 4.3% |
| 4 | Thailand | US$140m | 3.7% |
| 5 | Germany | US$132m | 3.5% |
| 6 | China | US$112m | 3% |
| 7 |  United Arab Emirates | US$107m | 2.9% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | US$101m | 2.7% |
| 9 | Japan | US$96m | 2.6% |
| 10 | Türkiye | US$95m | 2.6% |
Import duty on this product around the world 165
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 5%median duty
- 57number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 45%highest: Bahamas, Cambodia, Ethiopia
165
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 10% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 2% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 5% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 5% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 9% | 0% – 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Armenia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 45% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 3.8% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Bangladesh | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 5% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 5% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 10% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 5% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 0% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 9% | 0% – 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 10% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 35% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 10% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 9.7% | 5% – 12% | 2023 |
 Colombia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 10% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 0% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Egypt | 5% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 0% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 10% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 30% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 4.7% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 13% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 10% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 10% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 5% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 0% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 10% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 10% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 0% | 2023 | |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 7.5% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 12% | 5% – 15% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
| Israel | 6.7% | 0% – 10% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 0% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Kazakhstan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 0% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 3.8% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Kyrgyzstan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 0% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| Malaysia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 10% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 3.3% | 0% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 2.5% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 20% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 5% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 0% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 10% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 10% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 0% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 3.8% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Pakistan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 6.7% | 0% – 10% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 10% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 4% | 0% – 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
| Peru | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 3% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 3.8% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Russia | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 4.2% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Senegal | 10% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 10% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 0% | 2023 | |
| South Korea | 8% | 2023 | |
| Sri Lanka | 0% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 0% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 8% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 5% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 5% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 0% | 2023 | |
 Syria | 5% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 1.7% | 0% – 5% | 2021 · HS 2012 |
 Tanzania | 0% | 2023 | |
| Thailand | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Togo | 10% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 4.7% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 3.3% | 0% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3.8% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 5.6% | 4.5% – 6.6% | 2023 |
 Uruguay | 9% | 0% – 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Uzbekistan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 0% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 9% | 0% – 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Vietnam | 0% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.1% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 87193 Other optical devices, appliances & instruments
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Capital goods · BEC 712
- CPC 2.1 product
- 48315 Liquid crystal devices n.e.c.; lasers, except laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c.
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2610 Manufacture of electronic components and boards2670 Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9013.80 | changed |
| 2012 | 9013.80 | changed |
| 2007 | 9013.80 | changed |
| 2002 | 9013.80 | changed |
| 1996 | 9013.80 | changed |
| 1992 | 9013.80 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 49
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N361042 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of telecom optical multiplexer and tray from China.
- N358829 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a book, notebook, printed trade material, envelopes, printed sketches, magnifying glass, bookmark, and a decorative non-corrugated paperboard box from China
- N356909 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of fiber optic cabinets from Mexico
- H258594 U.S. CBP
Revocation of NY N022319; Classification of a 7100PP-R-xM RCMM optical patch panel from China
- N346795 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a tactical laser light from China
- N344651 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a liquid crystal lighting device from Japan
- 600010039 HMRC
The bug viewing box is a clear plastic carry case with green lid and black handle, Its purpose is to view bugs under magnification, it provides a magnification view of 1.3 x 1.6 x 2.3 from every perspective.. Its design guarantees that the bugs inside remain secure and protected, as it is both…
- 600010040 HMRC
A hand held magnifier ideal for children to use for explorations, field trips and outdoor adventures. The main lens has 2x magnification with 2 additional lenses having 3x and 4x. The magnifier measures 185mm in length and is packaged in a retail blister pack with backer card.
- 600009973 HMRC
Magnified glasses which have 2x and 8x magnification. It comes with a head strap for hands-free use and the glasses have a built in LED light. The product is made of plastic and is designed for easy use by children. It measures 7cm H x 14cm W x 17.5cm L (not including strap). The product requires…
- 600009974 HMRC
A set of 6 plastic magnifying glasses, which each have a 4.5x magnification. The magnifying glasses measure 20cm (L). The magnifying glasses have built-in stands to allow for hands-free viewing. The set are packaged in retail cardboard packaging.
- 600009972 HMRC
A box of 6 plastic bug jars, which each have a magnifying lens of 3.5x magnification contained in the lid of the jar. The lid screws onto the jar to contain bugs/insects and the jar has small air holes for safety. The jars measure 11cm (H) x 8cm (W). The bug jars are packaged in a retail cardboard…
- 600009628 HMRC
A bench top magnifier with 8x high efficiency white LED lights with adjustable output intensity and a homogenous light beam. The magnifier has a 3.5 dioptre lens with touch panel controls. Its power output is 100-240v, 80w and has built in thermal protection. The magnifier has an articulated arm…
49 rulings in total for this code
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0271 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
Code history
Since 2024; before, these goods were classified under 8517.69, 8544.70.
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 9013.80 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 9013.80 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 4.7% (average 2.4%). 1 of them is duty-free.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported other optical appliances and instruments worth £97.2m (up 12% on the year before), at an average of £249.70 per kg; Canada supplied 20%, followed by Sri Lanka.
World trade in other optical appliances and instruments reached US$4bn in 2024, down 10.5% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 27% of the total, ahead of the United States.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for other devices, appliances and instruments?
Other devices, appliances and instruments fall under HS subheading 9013.80, part of heading 9013, in section XVIII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on other devices, appliances and instruments in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9013.80 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on other devices, appliances and instruments in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9013.80 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 4.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most other devices, appliances and instruments?
China, with US$1bn in 2024 (27% of world exports).
Which countries can export other optical appliances and instruments to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on other optical appliances and instruments?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import other optical appliances and instruments from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Canada (20%), Sri Lanka (20%) and United States (18%), out of total imports of £97.2m.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.