HS Chapter 90 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29
Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Optical, photographic, medical instruments (HS Chapter 90). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.
| Country | Avg. MFN Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 12.0% | |
| India | 10.8% | |
| South Africa | 10.4% | |
| UAE | 5.0% | |
| China | 5.0% | |
| Mexico | 5.0% | |
| Australia | 4.2% | |
| Thailand | 3.7% | |
| United States | 2.5% | |
| France | 1.9% | |
| United Kingdom | 1.9% | |
| Germany | 1.9% |
MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 90. Rates vary significantly within a chapter. Always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.
| HS Code | Description | IN | GB | US | CN | DE | BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900120 | 18.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 12.0% |
| 900130 | 18.0% | 10.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% | 2.0% | 12.0% |
| 900140 | 18.0% | 10.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% | 2.0% | 12.0% |
| 900150 | 18.0% | 10.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% | 2.0% | 12.0% |
| 900110 | 15% | 15.0% | 2.0% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 2.0% | 12.0% |
These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 90 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.
| HS Code | Route | Agreement | Rate | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900120 | Argentina → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 18.0% | |
| 900120 | Brazil → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 18.0% | |
| 900120 | Chile → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-CL | Save 18.0% | |
| 900130 | Argentina → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 18.0% | |
| 900130 | Brazil → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 18.0% | |
| 900130 | Chile → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-CL | Save 18.0% | |
| 900140 | Argentina → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 18.0% | |
| 900140 | Brazil → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 18.0% | |
| 900140 | Chile → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-CL | Save 18.0% | |
| 900150 | Argentina → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 18.0% |
In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate. Reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.
| Country | Tax Type | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | VAT | 5% |
| Australia | GST | 10% |
| Brazil | IPI | 5% |
| China | VAT | 13% |
| United Kingdom | VAT | 20% |
| India | GST | 18% |
| Mexico | VAT | 16% |
| Thailand | VAT | 7% |
| South Africa | VAT | 15% |
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Calculate free →Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.