Glass Lens Grinding Machine for Fiber Optics
This is a precision grinding machine for cold working glass lenses used in fiber optic transceivers. It shapes and polishes glass to create microlenses for VCSEL coupling in data center optics. It falls under this tariff item as a machine-tool for cold working glass.
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 machine performs additional operations beyond grinding or polishing
Other machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, or cold working glass may apply if the machine has multiple functions.
If the machine is not specifically a grinding or polishing machine
Machines with a principal purpose not described elsewhere in Chapter 84 may fall under this residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is classified as a machine-tool for cold working glass, not as optical equipment of Chapter 90
• Declare the model and function clearly to avoid CBSA reclassification
• Check if any provincial regulations apply to machinery imports
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