HS Heading 9013
Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter
6 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90131000 | Telescopic Sights For Fitting To Arms; Periscopes, Etc | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 90132000 | Lasers, Other Than Laser Diodes | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 90138010 | Optical devices, appliances and instruments, nes | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 90138090 | Optical devices, appliances and instruments, nes | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 90139010 | Parts And Accessories Of Lasers And Optical Devices, Nes, Of 90.13 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 90139090 | Parts And Accessories Of Lasers And Optical Devices, Nes, Of 90.13 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 53,257,935 (53,240 kg) under this heading, across 6 of its 6 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 6 | 7,238 kg | BDT 3,552,505 |
| January 2026 | 5 | 7,165 kg | BDT 18,552,642 |
| February 2026 | 6 | 12,930 kg | BDT 4,460,771 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 6,159 kg | BDT 7,898,996 |
| April 2026 | 4 | 6,937 kg | BDT 15,930,438 |
| May 2026 | 5 | 12,811 kg | BDT 2,862,583 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 90132000 — Lasers, Other Than Laser Diodes — BDT 2,035,381
- 90138090 — Optical devices, appliances and instruments, nes — BDT 575,529
- 90138010 — Optical devices, appliances and instruments, nes — BDT 174,707
- 90139090 — Parts And Accessories Of Lasers And Optical Devices, Nes, Of 90.13 — BDT 69,577
- 90131000 — Telescopic Sights For Fitting To Arms; Periscopes, Etc — BDT 7,389
Bonded imports. A further BDT 1,203,351 (99 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 2.2% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.