Collimating Lenses for Lasers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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