Glass Lens Grinding and Polishing Machine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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