Germanium Lens Blank from Japan
A polished germanium wafer used as a blank for infrared optical lenses in thermal imaging devices. Falls under HTS 8112.99.9100 as an article of germanium, not a finished optical element or waste.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include spectrometry report proving germanium content to distinguish from alloys
• Label as 'optical blank' not 'lens' to prevent shift to Chapter 90 optics
• Comply with ITAR if for defense-related thermal imaging applications