Glass Camera Lens Element
A single convex-concave glass lens element used in consumer digital camera assemblies, not optically worked beyond basic shaping. It falls under this tariff item as an optical element of glass that is a lens not meeting precision standards of heading 7015.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lens element is finished and mounted for use in cameras
Finished optical elements of Chapter 90 are excluded from Chapter 70.
If the lens element is specifically designed as a part of a camera
Parts of cameras of Chapter 85 may be classified there.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the lens element is not optically worked and is not part of a complete camera of Chapter 85
• Document the basic shaping process for CBSA verification
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