Synthetic Sapphire Lens Blank Alternative Glass from Japan
Sapphire (Al2O3) blank used where glass insufficient, classified as optical glass equivalent in 7014.00.10.00 for tariff purposes.
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
• Confirm glass-like classification via ruling; otherwise 7104 gems
• Hardness testing optional
• Military optics restrictions