Wollaston Prism
A Wollaston prism is a birefringent prism composed of two calcite prisms cemented together to separate orthogonally polarized light beams. It is an unmounted optical prism for polarization applications in microscopy and other optical systems. This product falls under tariff item 9001.90.00 as an unmounted optical element.
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 imported as part of a microscope or polarimeter
Prisms for specific instruments may be classified with those instruments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the prism is unmounted; if it is part of a polarizing assembly, classification may shift
• Provide CBSA with the prism's material (e.g
• calcite) and intended use
• If imported with a mount, consider heading 9002
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