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Drilled Optical Instrument Lens Blanks from Japan

Precision-drilled and edge-profiled glass blanks from heading 7005 for camera or projector lenses. Supplied unpolished for further optical working, in 7006.00.4050.

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

• Specify refractive index and Abbe number in specs for optical verification

• Ship in cleanroom packaging to prevent contamination claims

• Distinguish from finished lenses; blanks avoid Chapter 90 duties