Synthetic Sapphire Lens Blank Alternative Glass from Germany
Sapphire (Al2O3) blank used where glass insufficient, classified as optical glass equivalent in 7014.00.10.00 for tariff purposes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm glass-like classification via ruling; otherwise 7104 gems
• Hardness testing optional
• Military optics restrictions