Unmounted Ball Lens
An unmounted spherical ball lens made of sapphire or glass, used for fiber optic collimation and endoscopy. It is an optically worked optical element, unmounted, and classified under tariff item 9001.90.00 as 'Other' optical elements.
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 ball lens is integrated into an optical fibre bundle.
Optical fibres and bundles are classified under subheading 9001.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the ball lens is unmounted and not part of a fiber optic connector (which falls under 85.36)
• Declare the material (sapphire or glass) accurately
• If the lens is for medical endoscopy, ensure compliance with Health Canada device regulations
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