Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy

HS v2017 Code: 9005

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
90	05	n/a

Code	9005
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	90

Ancestor Codes: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories

This Code: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy

Child Codes: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, astronomical instruments (excluding those of radio-astronomy); parts and accessories (including mountings); Monoculars; other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy; Binoculars

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked; Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts; Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other; Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539; Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus

About binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy

hs code 9005 covers a diverse range of optical instruments, including binoculars, monoculars, and other telescopes. These products play a crucial role in various industries, from scientific research and astronomy to outdoor recreation and surveillance. As an important part of the broader optical equipment manufacturing sector, the 9005 category contributes significantly to the global economy, enabling advancements in scientific discovery, military applications, and consumer markets.

Production process

The production of optical instruments under hs code 9005 typically involves a combination of precision engineering, advanced optics, and specialized manufacturing techniques. Key steps include lens grinding and polishing, mirror fabrication, housing and casing assembly, and the integration of electronic components for features like digital displays and image stabilization. Manufacturers often utilize computer-controlled machinery and automated processes to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 9005 items include high-quality optical glass or plastic for lenses and mirrors, specialized coatings and filters, precision mechanical components, and electronic parts such as sensors, processors, and power sources. Manufacturers also rely on advanced manufacturing equipment, including CNC machines, optical coating systems, and assembly workstations. Additionally, skilled labor, engineering expertise, and research and development capabilities are crucial inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the hs code 9005 industry are binoculars, monoculars, telescopes, and other optical instruments used for a variety of applications. These products are often consumed by industries such as 9006 Cameras, photographic flashlight, and photographic apparatus, 9013 Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, and 9027 (Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes), as well as the astronomy, military, and outdoor recreation sectors.

Family tree for binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/90'>90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9005'>9005: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9001'>9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9002'>9002: Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9003'>9003: Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9004'>9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9006'>9006: Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9007'>9007: Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9008'>9008: Image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9010'>9010: Photographic (including cinematographic) laboratory apparatus and equipment, n.e.c. in chapter 90; negatoscopes; projection screens</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9011'>9011: Microscopes, compound optical; including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9012'>9012: Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes); diffraction apparatus</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9013'>9013: Liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings; lasers, not laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9014'>9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9015'>9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9016'>9016: Balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9017'>9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9018'>9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9019'>9019: Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9020'>9020: Breathing appliances and gas masks; excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters and excluding apparatus of item no. 9019.20</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9021'>9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9022'>9022: X-ray, alpha, beta, gamma radiation apparatus; x-ray tubes, x-ray generators, high tension generators, control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and the like</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9023'>9023: Instruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9024'>9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics)</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9025'>9025: Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9026'>9026: Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9027'>9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light</a>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9028'>9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9029'>9029: Revolution counter, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like, speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading no. 9015, stroboscopes</a>"]
A --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9030'>9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations</a>"]
A --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9031'>9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors</a>"]
A --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9032'>9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type</a>"]
A --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9033'>9033: Machines and appliances, instruments or apparatus of chapter 90; parts and accessories n.e.c. in chapter 90</a>"]

    B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/900510'>900510: Binoculars</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/900580'>900580: Monoculars; other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/900590'>900590: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, astronomical instruments (excluding those of radio-astronomy); parts and accessories (including mountings)</a>"]


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