Calcium Fluoride Lens Blank for IR Spectroscopy from Japan
A calcium fluoride (CaF2) crystalline blank for infrared spectrometer lenses, machined but not polished. Although CaF2 is crystalline, it is treated as glass for tariff purposes under Chapter 70 note 5. As an unworked optical element, it falls under tariff item 7014.00.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the blank is not optically worked (no polishing or figuring) to stay under this tariff item
• Be prepared to demonstrate that CaF2 is considered 'glass' per Chapter 70 note 5
• If the blank is for use in Chapter 90 instruments, ensure it is not yet a finished optical element