Product classification
HS code for Rifle scope: 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.
Classification of rifle scope under HS 9013.10
Rifle scopes are classified under HS code 9013.10. This classification is dictated by the legal notes to Chapter 90, specifically Note 4, which states that telescopic sights for fitting to arms are to be classified in heading 9013. This heading covers optical appliances and instruments not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90. A rifle scope is an optical instrument that uses lenses to provide a magnified image of a target, often incorporating a reticle to assist in aiming. Under the General Rules of Interpretation, the optical nature of the device takes precedence over its use as a firearm accessory. Therefore, even though a scope is designed exclusively for use with a rifle, it is excluded from Chapter 93 (Arms and Ammunition) and must be placed in Chapter 90. This applies to all telescopic sights, whether they have fixed or variable magnification, provided they function through optical means. The classification includes the scope body and the internal optical elements.
- Covers
- Telescopic sights for rifles
- Optical sniper scopes
- Fixed magnification rifle scopes
- Variable power optical sights
- Periscopic sights for armored vehicles
- Also under 9013.10
- 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. The most common misclassification for rifle scopes is HS code 9305.20, which covers parts and accessories of rifles. While a scope is an accessory, the legal notes of Section XVIII and Chapter 90 explicitly pull optical sights into 9013. Another error is using 9013.80 for "other" optical devices; however, 9013.10 is the more specific subheading for telescopic sights for arms and must be used according to GRI 6.
Top exporters and importers of HS 901310 (the code used for rifle scope), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901310 (the code used for rifle scope) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 901310, not only rifle scope.
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 rifle scope
Brazil splits HS 9013.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9013.10.10Telescopic sights for arms
- 9013.10.90Periscopes and telescopes for machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rifle scope
What is the HS code for Rifle scope?
The HS code for Rifle scope is 901310 (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). The HS code for a telescopic rifle scope is 9013.10.
How do I classify Rifle scope for customs?
Rifle scope is classified under HS code 901310 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include red dot sights?
Red dot sights and holographic sights are typically classified under 9013.80 as they are optical appliances but not necessarily "telescopic sights" in the traditional sense, though some customs authorities may still prefer 9013.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of rifle scope (HS 901310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901310 (the code used for rifle scope) 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 rifle scope (HS 901310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901310 (the code used for rifle scope) 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.
Is the HS code for Rifle scope the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901310 for Rifle scope is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for rifle scope in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 901310 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for rifle scope depends on the product's details: 9013.10.10 (Telescopic sights for arms), 9013.10.90 (Periscopes and telescopes for machines).