Product classification
HS code for Telescopic sight: 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 telescopic sight under HS 9013.10
Telescopic sights are classified under HS code 9013.10. This classification is situated within Chapter 90, which covers optical and precision instruments. Heading 9013 specifically includes liquid crystal devices, lasers, and other optical appliances and instruments not specified elsewhere. Subheading 9013.10 is explicitly reserved for telescopic sights for fitting to arms, as well as periscopes and telescopes designed to form parts of machines or instruments. The classification is determined by the optical nature of the device and its intended application as an attachment for firearms or other weaponry to improve aiming accuracy. Even though these items are used with weapons, the Harmonized System prioritizes their identity as optical instruments over their use as weapon accessories, which is why they are found in Chapter 90 rather than Chapter 93.
- Covers
- Rifle scopes
- Telescopic sights for firearms
- Optical sighting devices for artillery
- Periscopic sights for armored vehicles
- Telescopic sights for air rifles
- Replacement optical lenses for weapon sights
- 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. Telescopic sights are often misclassified under HS code 9305, which covers parts and accessories of arms. However, Note 1(d) to Chapter 93 explicitly excludes optical sights and other optical devices, directing them to Chapter 90. Another common error is using HS code 9005, which covers binoculars and monoculars. While similar in optical construction, 9005 is for handheld instruments, whereas 9013.10 is for sights designed to be mounted on arms or machines.
Top exporters and importers of HS 901310 (the code used for telescopic sight), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901310 (the code used for telescopic sight) 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 telescopic sight.
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 telescopic sight
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 telescopic sight
What is the HS code for Telescopic sight?
The HS code for Telescopic sight 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 telescopic sights for fitting to arms is 9013.10.
How do I classify Telescopic sight for customs?
Telescopic sight 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.
Are night vision sights classified under this code?
Night vision sights that function as telescopic sights for arms are generally classified under 9013.10, though some complex electronic versions may occasionally be categorized under 9013.80 depending on the technology used.
Which countries are the top exporters of telescopic sight (HS 901310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901310 (the code used for telescopic sight) 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 telescopic sight (HS 901310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901310 (the code used for telescopic sight) 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 Telescopic sight the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901310 for Telescopic sight 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 telescopic sight in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 901310 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for telescopic sight depends on the product's details: 9013.10.10 (Telescopic sights for arms), 9013.10.90 (Periscopes and telescopes for machines).