HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9013.10 – Optical appliances and instruments; telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter
HS code 9013.10 is the 6-digit subheading for optical appliances and instruments, telescopic sights for fitting to arms, periscopes, telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter. It is used for rifle scopes, sniper scopes, periscopes for submarines, periscopes for armored vehicles and telescopic sights for machine guns.
What HS 9013.10 covers
This HS code covers a specific subset of optical appliances and instruments, primarily focusing on telescopic sights for firearms, periscopes, and telescopes designed as integrated components within larger machines or apparatus. These items are critical for defense, security, and specialized industrial applications where precise optical magnification and observation are required. Importers include defense contractors, military forces, law enforcement agencies, and manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment. Exporters are typically companies specializing in precision optics and defense technology. Key trade considerations involve strict regulatory controls (e.g., ITAR, Wassenaar Arrangement) due to their potential military applications, as well as optical performance, durability, and integration capabilities. The market is heavily influenced by geopolitical factors, defense spending, and advancements in optical and sensor technologies for both military and industrial uses.
- Covers
- Rifle scopes
- Sniper scopes
- Periscopes for submarines
- Periscopes for armored vehicles
- Telescopic sights for machine guns
- Integrated industrial telescopes
- Bore scopes for large machinery
- Examples
- Leupold Mark 5HD
- Nightforce ATACR
- Zeiss SFL periscopes
- Safran Sagem periscopes
- Schmidt & Bender PM II
- Elcan SpecterDR
Codes often confused with 9013.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from general telescopes (9005) because of its specific application as sights for arms or integrated components, and from other optical instruments (901380) due to its defined functions.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 901310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 901310 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 $434M 23% of world exports
- 2 Greece $349M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $165M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $324M 21% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $228M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $222M 14% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 codes for 9013.10 2
Brazil splits HS 9013.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9013.10.10 Telescopic sights for armsMiras telescópicas para armas
- 9013.10.90 Periscopes and telescopes for machinesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9013.10
What is HS code 901310?
HS code 901310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Optical appliances and instruments; telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter. This HS code covers a specific subset of optical appliances and instruments, primarily focusing on telescopic sights for firearms, periscopes, and telescopes designed as integrated components within larger machines or apparatus. These items are critical for defense, security, and specialized industrial applications where precise optical magnification and observation are required. Importers include defense contractors, military forces, law enforcement agencies, and manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment. Exporters are typically companies specializing in precision optics and defense technology. Key trade considerations involve strict regulatory controls (e.g., ITAR, Wassenaar Arrangement) due to their potential military applications, as well as optical performance, durability, and integration capabilities. The market is heavily influenced by geopolitical factors, defense spending, and advancements in optical and sensor technologies for both military and industrial uses.
What products fall under HS code 901310?
Rifle scopes, Sniper scopes, Periscopes for submarines, Periscopes for armored vehicles, Telescopic sights for machine guns, Integrated industrial telescopes, Bore scopes for large machinery
What are common misclassifications for HS code 901310?
This code is distinct from general telescopes (9005) because of its specific application as sights for arms or integrated components, and from other optical instruments (901380) due to its defined functions.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 901310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 901310 in UN Comtrade data were China ($434M, 23% of world exports), Greece ($349M) and the United States ($165M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 901310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 901310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($324M, 21% of world imports), Indonesia ($228M) and Germany ($222M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 901310 structured?
HS code 901310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 901310?
Brazil splits HS code 901310 into 2 NCM codes: 9013.10.10 (Telescopic sights for arms), 9013.10.90 (Periscopes and telescopes for machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.