Tariff number 9013100000 80 - Telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter or Section XVI

Estimate the import cost for 901310

An estimate only. The customs value is the price including transport and insurance to the EU border. Excise duties, other fees and producer-specific anti-dumping rates are not included. Preferential rates need valid proof of origin. Country groups and exclusions: TARIC, as of November 2026.

Export measures for 9013100000

What applies when these goods leave the EU: export controls, dual-use and other authorisations, bans per destination and the supplementary unit of the export declaration.

Controls and documents 22

	Destination	Start	Duty / Tax	Legal base Measure type
BY	Belarus BY	25-02-2025	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0765/06 Export control 766
UA	Ukraine UA	25-02-2025	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0692/14 Export control 709
UA	Ukraine UA	25-08-2022	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0263/22 Export control 767
RU	Russian Federation RU	01-08-2014 – 31-07-2027	Document required banned without it Details	Decision0512/14 Export control on restricted goods and technologies 717
1008	All third countries 1008	02-01-2025	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0833/14 Export control 780
CF	Central African Republic CF	08-04-2020	Document required banned without it Details	Decision0798/13 Export control 766
IR	Iran, Islamic Republic of IR	09-02-2016	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0264/12 Export control on restricted goods and technologies 717
SS	South Sudan SS	09-05-2015	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0735/15 Export control on restricted goods and technologies 717
SD	Sudan SD	11-07-2014	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0747/14 Export control on restricted goods and technologies 717
SY	Syria SY	19-01-2012	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0036/12 Export control on restricted goods and technologies 717
ZW	Zimbabwe ZW	19-02-2017	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0284/17 Export control on restricted goods and technologies 717
1008	All third countries 1008	19-12-2012	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0116/09 Export control on cultural goods 735
LY	Libya LY	20-01-2016	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0044/16 Export control on restricted goods and technologies 717
1008	All third countries 1008	21-10-2024	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0765/06 Export control 781
RU	Russian Federation RU	24-06-2023	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0833/14 Export control 767
BY	Belarus BY	25-02-2025	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0765/06 Export control 767
BY	Belarus BY	25-06-2021	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0765/06 Export control on restricted goods and technologies 717
HT	Haiti HT	26-03-2025	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation2309/22 Export control 766
RU	Russian Federation RU	26-06-2024	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0833/14 Export control 709
LY	Libya LY	29-04-2025	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0813/25 Export control 766
1008	All third countries 1008	15-12-2013	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation1332/13 Export authorization 473
IR	Iran, Islamic Republic of IR	31-01-2026	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation1529/23 Export control 767

History

Preferential rules of origin for 9013100000

What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.

• Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo

  EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile

  EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria

  EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt

  EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan

  EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco

  EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia

  Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof; except for: / or: Manufacture: from materials of any heading, except that of the product, and in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 30 % of the ex-works price of the product

• Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam

  EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan

  Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Canada CETA · Canada

  A change from any other heading; or A change from within any one of these headings, whether or not there is also a change from any other heading, provided that the value of non-originating materials classified in the same heading as the final product does not exceed 50 per cent of the transaction value or ex-works price of the product.

• EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

  Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof; except for: / or: Manufacture: from materials of any heading, except that of the product, and in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 per cent of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 30 per cent of the ex-works price of the product

• EPA CARIFORUM

  Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof; except for: / or: Manufacture in which: – all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product; – the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 30 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya

  Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof; except for: / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product; the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 30 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Japan EPA · Japan

  CTH except from heading 96.20; MaxNOM 50 % (EXW); or RVC 55 % (FOB).

• EU-Korea FTA · South Korea

  Liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings; lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon

  Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof; except for: / or: Manufacture: from materials of any heading, except that of the product, in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 30 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico

  Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof; except for: / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product, the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 30 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine

  Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof; except for: / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product; the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 30% of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore

  Liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings, lasers other than diodes, other optical appliances and instruments not specified or included elsewhere else in this chapter / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Viet Nam FTA · Vietnam

  Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product; or manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets

Legal and explanatory notes for 9013100000

Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex

UK advance tariff rulings for 9013100000

Rulings of HM Revenue & Customs for goods with UK commodity codes that start like this EU code. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff, so these rulings are guidance for the EU.

• UK 9013109000 Valid Dec 31, 2024 to Dec 30, 2027 · Ruling 600012099 on GOV.UK

  Image intensified and thermal imaging sight. Short and medium range in-line fused weapon sight combining image intensified and thermal imaging technologies to deliver 24-hour capability. The sight provides the user with the ability to rapidly detect, recognise and identify targets in all weathers and battlefield conditions. The sight is battery powered. It is compact, lightweight, and rugged with high performance optics and coatings.

  Justification

  Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General interpretative rules (GIRs): GIR 1 has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9013 - liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings; lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter GIR 6 has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 901310 - telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter or section XVI 8-digit code 90131090 other than telescopes designed to form parts of machines, …

• UK 9013109000 Valid Jan 7, 2025 to Jan 6, 2028 · Ruling 600012104 on GOV.UK

  A thermal imaging clip on long range sniper sight device with lens and eyepiece which is designed for the most demanding ground-based operations it delivers winning capability by allowing early and rapid detection, recognition and identification in zero light conditions. Integration with a wide range systems and optical day scopes up to 25X magnification is achieved by the in line configuration is a fully digital architecture, offering a wide range of system set up and configuration options to the user accessible via a simple menu system. It is compact, lightweight and is powered by AA lithium batteries.

  Justification

  Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General interpretative rules (GIRs): GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9013 - Liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings; lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter GIR 6 - Has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 9013 10 - Telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this Chapter or Section XVI. Digit Code: 901310 90 - Other than telescopes designed to form parts of machines, …

Source: HM Revenue & Customs, Advance Tariff Rulings. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Restrictions and flags for 901310

• Russia sanctions: import ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXI 9013

  Art. 3i, goods generating significant revenue for Russia

  Read the act on EUR-Lex
• Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXIII 9013

  Art. 3k, goods contributing to Russian industrial capacity

  Read the act on EUR-Lex
• Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XL 901310

  Annex XL, common high priority items (Arts. 2, 2a, 12g, 12gb)

  Read the act on EUR-Lex

For orientation only. Check the act before you rely on a flag; thresholds, derogations and exceptions are not shown in full.

EU trade in 2025 for 901310

Extra-EU imports

€169.3M

946 t

Extra-EU exports

€334M

Top origin countries by import value

1. China €81.2M
2. United States €41.5M
3. United Kingdom €17.6M
4. Japan €7.7M
5. Türkiye €3.4M

CN8 codes below this code: 2. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.

Tariff changes for 901310 since 2016

• Jul 2019 9013101000 Third-country duty: 1.2 % → 0 %
• Jul 2018 9013101000 Third-country duty: 2.4 % → 1.2 %
• Jul 2017 9013101000 Third-country duty: 3.5 % → 2.4 %
• Jan 2017 2 codes Code removed
• Jan 2017 2 codes Code added
• Jul 2016 2 codes Code added

Month-by-month comparison of the European Commission’s TARIC extractions. Seasonal entry prices left out.

UK import duty for 901310

• 0%

Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.

Import VAT in the EU

• Austria 20 %
• Belgium 21 %
• Bulgaria 20 %
• Croatia 25 %
• Cyprus 19 % maybe 3 %, 5 %
• Czechia 21 %
• Denmark 25 %
• Estonia 24 %
• Finland 25.5 %
• France 20 %
• Germany 19 %
• Greece 24 %
• Hungary 27 %
• Ireland 23 %
• Italy 22 %
• Latvia 21 %
• Lithuania 21 %
• Luxembourg 17 %
• Malta 18 %
• Netherlands 21 %
• Poland 23 %
• Portugal 23 %
• Romania 21 %
• Slovakia 23 %
• Slovenia 22 % maybe 9.5 %
• Spain 21 %
• Sweden 25 %

Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.

Rules of origin

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