Precision Beryllium Mirror Blanks from Japan
Polished beryllium blanks for space telescope mirrors, valued for dimensional stability. As fabricated articles, they enter under HTS 8112.19.00.00 'other' beryllium products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Check ITAR registration for defense articles; even imports may require State Department notification
• Declare optical specifications to prevent classification as simple metal sheet
• Use climate-controlled shipping to maintain flatness tolerances