Glass Camera Lens Element from Japan
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 — 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
• 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