Glass Camera Lens Element from Germany
A single convex-concave glass lens element used in consumer digital camera assemblies, not optically worked beyond basic shaping. It falls under HTS 7014.00.30.00 as an optical element of glass that is a lens not meeting the criteria for heading 7015 due to lacking precision optical processing. Signaling and other non-optically worked glass lenses are classified here.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the glass is not optically worked (e.g
• no precision grinding or polishing) to avoid reclassification to 9002.90
• Provide detailed specifications on curvature, dimensions, and manufacturing process in entry documentation