Glass Lens Grinding and Polishing Machine from China
Precision machine for grinding and polishing ophthalmic and camera glass lenses to exact curvatures. HTS 8464.20.0110 applies as cold working tool for glass, excluding heated forming. Critical for vision correction and photography industries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lens curvature specs and glass-only tooling in import docs to prevent reclassification
• Watch for dual-use flags if adaptable for semiconductor wafers – requires end-use statement
• Ensure calibration certificates for precision grinding to meet quality import standards