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Unmounted Cylindrical Polymer Lens from Japan

A cylindrical lens of optical polycarbonate for line scanning in barcode readers and laser printers. Under HTS 9001.90.40.00 as unmounted plastic lens (not excluded glass). Focuses light into a line rather than point.

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

• Specify exact curvature direction (plano-convex cylindrical)

• Anti-scratch coatings must be declared but don't change classification

• Batch test for birefringence in polymers