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Lithium Niobate Crystal from Japan

Monocrystalline lithium niobate boule, flux-grown, exceeding 2.5 grams, for electro-optic devices. HTS 3824.99.1900 for cultured crystals (non-optical elements). Key material in telecommunications and photonics.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide X-ray diffraction data confirming single-crystal structure and composition

• End-use declaration as raw material prevents optical element classification