Mineral Glass Watch Lens Blank from Germany
A hollowed mineral glass disc, curved for watch faces but without anti-reflective coatings or optical finishing, intended for further processing into timepiece crystals. Classified under HTS 7015.90.20.00 for 'other watch glasses' that are bent or the like, not optically worked. Used by watchmakers for custom dial protection.
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
• Include lab tests confirming no absorbent/reflecting layers per chapter notes; label as 'not optically worked.' Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from corrective spectacle glass
• Use bills of lading specifying watch manufacture end-use