Collimating Lenses for Lasers from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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