Rough Glass Windows for Optical Instruments from Mexico
Rough-cut glass windows for enclosing optical instruments like microscopes, serving as protective optical elements. Classified under HTS 7014.00.20.00 for non-optically worked other optical elements of glass. Maintains transparency without surfacing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify end-use as optical windows in invoices to avoid building glass classification
• Test for flatness to confirm no working occurred
• Bundle documentation with instrument import if sets