Subheading · Section XVIII

9013.90: Lasers, other than laser diodes: parts and accessories

9013.90

Official description Parts and accessories

  • FreeUK
  • 0%–4.7%EU
  • 60%Türkiye
  • 0%–16%USA
  • US$2.5bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 9013.90 belongs to heading 9013 (lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not…) in chapter 90.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 9013.90 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 9013.90 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4.7%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 9013.90 into 2 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 60%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, subheading 9013.90 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 16%. 1 of them is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$2.5bn (−4.9% year on year).

The largest exporter was the United States (US$543.8m), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was China, with imports of US$408.1m.

The United Kingdom ranked 5th among 126 exporters with US$115.3m; its largest buyer was Japan.

The United Kingdom imported US$82.8m, most of it from Israel.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU Free – 4.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 2.4% Türkiye 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA Free – 16% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 6.8%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 9013 90 00 00 Parts and accessories Free
  2. 9013 90 05 00 For telescopic sights for fitting to arms or for periscopes Free
  3. 9013 90 80 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 9013 90 Parts and accessories:
  2. 9013 90 05 For telescopic sights for fitting to arms or for periscopes 4.7%—
  3. 9013 90 80 Other Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 9013.90 Aksam, parça ve aksesuar
  2. 9013.90.05.00.00 Silahlara takılacak teleskopik dürbünlere veya periskoplara ait olanlar 60%
  3. 9013.90.80.00.00 Diğerleri 60%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 9013.90 Parts and accessories:
  2. 9013.90.20.00 Of telescopic sights for rifles 16%No.
  3. Other:
  4. 9013.90.70.00 Other parts and accessories, other than for telescopic sights for fitting to arms or for periscopes FreeNo.
  5. 9013.90.80.00 Other 4.5%No.

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

9013.90 · US$2.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$91.4kUS$91.4k+US$5.4m+US$41.9m+> US$191.4m

Exports: 126
  1. United States: US$543.8m
  2. Germany: US$498.8m
  3. China: US$284.4m
  4. Japan: US$191.4m
  5. United Kingdom: US$115.3m
  6. South Korea: US$94.9m
  7. Netherlands: US$89.2m
  8. Israel: US$78.5m
  9. Canada: US$71m
  10. Thailand: US$70.7m
  11. Taiwan: US$63.2m
  12. Malaysia: US$49.7m
  13. Switzerland: US$41.9m
  14. Sweden: US$34.3m
  15. Greece: US$32.3m
  16. France: US$27.1m
  17. Mexico: US$24.9m
  18. Singapore: US$17.2m
  19. Lithuania: US$16.9m
  20. Czechia: US$16.5m
  21. Austria: US$14m
  22. Denmark: US$14m
  23. Italy: US$13.2m
  24. Australia: US$10.2m
  25. Vietnam: US$9.7m
  26. Poland: US$9.7m
  27. Hong Kong SAR China: US$7.7m
  28. India: US$7.1m
  29. Belarus: US$6.5m
  30. Latvia: US$6.4m
  31. Russia: US$5.4m
  32. Belgium: US$5.2m
  33. Spain: US$4.9m
  34. Hungary: US$4.6m
  35. Bulgaria: US$2.2m
  36. Finland: US$2.1m
  37. Philippines: US$2.1m
  38. Indonesia: US$1.9m
  39. Slovenia: US$1.8m
  40. Ireland: US$1.5m
  41. Luxembourg: US$1.4m
  42. Serbia: US$1.2m
  43. Portugal: US$965k
  44. Slovakia: US$935.2k
  45. Türkiye: US$898k
  46. Ukraine: US$894.1k
  47. Norway: US$882.3k
  48. South Africa: US$719.1k
  49. Croatia: US$643.8k
  50. Romania: US$468.1k
  51. United Arab Emirates: US$462.3k
  52. Estonia: US$410.8k
  53. Brazil: US$385.6k
  54. Saudi Arabia: US$337.3k
  55. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$240.9k
  56. Kuwait: US$194.5k
  57. Côte d’Ivoire: US$166.6k
  58. Bangladesh: US$151.9k
  59. Honduras: US$127.3k
  60. Morocco: US$103.1k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$543.8m 21.7%
2 Germany US$498.8m 19.9%
3 China US$284.4m 11.4%
4 Japan US$191.4m 7.6%
5 United Kingdom US$115.3m 4.6%
6 South Korea US$94.9m 3.8%
7 Netherlands US$89.2m 3.6%
8 Israel US$78.5m 3.1%
9 Canada US$71m 2.8%
10 Thailand US$70.7m 2.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$408.1m 16.3%
2 United States US$342.6m 13.7%
3 Germany US$258.2m 10.3%
4 Taiwan US$164.4m 6.6%
5 South Korea US$152.1m 6.1%
6 Japan US$150.4m 6%
7 India US$110.7m 4.4%
8 United Kingdom US$82.8m 3.3%
9 Netherlands US$63.9m 2.6%
10 Switzerland US$59.6m 2.4%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for lasers, other than laser diodes: parts and accessories?

Lasers, other than laser diodes: parts and accessories fall under HS subheading 9013.90, part of heading 9013, in section XVIII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on lasers, other than laser diodes: parts and… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9013.90 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 lasers, other than laser diodes: parts and… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9013.90 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 lasers, other than laser diodes: parts and…?

The United States, with US$543.8m in 2024 (21.7% of world exports).