HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9005.80 – Monoculars; other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy
HS code 9005.80 is the 6-digit subheading for monoculars, other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy. It is used for handheld monoculars, spotting scopes, refracting telescopes, reflecting telescopes and catadioptric telescopes.
What HS 9005.80 covers
This code encompasses monoculars, other optical telescopes, and astronomical instruments, excluding radio-astronomy equipment. Trade in these items serves specialized scientific research, amateur astronomy, and compact terrestrial viewing. Importers and exporters include scientific supply companies, optical instrument manufacturers, and consumer electronics retailers. Key considerations for trade involve aperture size, focal length, portability, magnification, and specific applications like deep-sky observation or long-range spotting. The market spans from high-precision research-grade telescopes to accessible hobbyist equipment, with continuous advancements in optical design and digital integration for astrophotography. This category is vital for both scientific discovery and recreational exploration.
- Covers
- Handheld monoculars
- Spotting scopes
- Refracting telescopes
- Reflecting telescopes
- Catadioptric telescopes
- Astronomical observatories' instruments
- Rifle scopes (optical)
- Examples
- Celestron NexStar
- Orion SkyQuest
- Vortex Solo Monocular
- Leica Monovid
- Meade LX200
Codes often confused with 9005.80
Common mistake. Often confused with binoculars (900510) due to similar optical principles, but monoculars have a single eyepiece. Parts for these instruments are classified under 900590.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 900580, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 900580 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $366M 40% of world exports
- 2 United States $71M 7.7% of world exports
- 3 Greece $69M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $923M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $107M 16% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $104M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $48M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $675M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9005.80
Brazil does not split HS 9005.80: its NCM code is 9005.80.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9005.80
What is HS code 900580?
HS code 900580 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Monoculars; other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy. This code encompasses monoculars, other optical telescopes, and astronomical instruments, excluding radio-astronomy equipment. Trade in these items serves specialized scientific research, amateur astronomy, and compact terrestrial viewing. Importers and exporters include scientific supply companies, optical instrument manufacturers, and consumer electronics retailers. Key considerations for trade involve aperture size, focal length, portability, magnification, and specific applications like deep-sky observation or long-range spotting. The market spans from high-precision research-grade telescopes to accessible hobbyist equipment, with continuous advancements in optical design and digital integration for astrophotography. This category is vital for both scientific discovery and recreational exploration.
What products fall under HS code 900580?
Handheld monoculars, spotting scopes, refracting telescopes, reflecting telescopes, catadioptric telescopes, astronomical observatories' instruments, rifle scopes (optical)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 900580?
Often confused with binoculars (900510) due to similar optical principles, but monoculars have a single eyepiece. Parts for these instruments are classified under 900590.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 900580?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 900580 in UN Comtrade data were China ($366M, 40% of world exports), the United States ($71M) and Greece ($69M). World exports came to about $923M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 900580?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 900580 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($107M, 16% of world imports), Indonesia ($104M) and Germany ($48M). World imports came to about $675M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 900580 structured?
HS code 900580 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 900580?
In Brazil, HS code 900580 is NCM 9005.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.