BK7 Glass Lens Blank for Camera Objectives
A BK7 optical glass blank cut to a circular shape, intended for grinding into camera lens elements. It is not optically worked, meaning it has not undergone grinding or polishing to achieve its final optical surface. This places it under tariff item 7014.00.00 as an optical element of glass, other than those of heading 70.15.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blanks have been optically worked (ground or polished) into finished lens elements.
Optically worked optical elements fall under Chapter 90, not Chapter 70.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blanks are not optically worked (no grinding or polishing) to qualify for this tariff item
• Keep records of the glass composition and manufacturing process in case CBSA requests verification
• Consider whether the blanks are for use in finished optical goods, which may affect valuation
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