Corner Cube Prism

A solid glass prism with three mutually perpendicular faces that retroreflects incident light parallel to itself regardless of angle of incidence. Falls under HTS 9001.90.50.00 as an unmounted optical prism used in surveying, laser ranging, and alignment systems. Provides position-insensitive retroreflection for distance measurement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9015.40.80Same rate: 35%

If used in surveying instruments

Surveying instrument components classify under heading 9015.

9002.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If with protective housing

Housed retroreflectors become optical appliances under heading 9002.

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