Custom Optical Glass Strips

Optical crown glass strips from 7005, 5 cm wide, 3.5 mm thick, edges ground/polished for lens blanks. Meets all criteria for HTS 7006.00.10.00 worked strips.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+35.0%43.8%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪Germany8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇯🇵Japan8.8%+10.0%18.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9001.10.00Lower: 41.7% vs 43.8%

If finished optical elements

Ground to spec for prisms/lenses shifts to optical chapter.

7004.90.10.00Lower: 35% vs 43.8%

If unworked drawn glass >10 mm

Base material unworked in 7004.

7013.22.50.00Lower: 20.5% vs 43.8%

If lead crystal optical

≥24% PbO for crystal optics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Refractive index specs confirm glass type

No drilling; drilled becomes 7019

Prototype shipments need samples

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