Collimating Lenses for Lasers from China
Rough-cut glass lenses designed to collimate laser beams in scientific instruments, not optically worked. Classified in HTS 7014.00.20.00 as other optical elements of glass without polishing or precise surfacing. Made from fused silica to handle high temperatures.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm no annealing post-forming processes that could deem it 'worked' per chapter note (a)
• Include lab test reports on fused silica content as glass includes fused quartz
• Avoid declaring as parts of lasers to prevent shift to 9013