Schlieren Prism from Canada

High-precision wedge prism used in schlieren imaging systems to visualize density gradients in fluids and shock waves. Classified under HTS 9001.90.50.00 as an unmounted optical prism with exact wedge angle control. Essential for aerodynamic and heat transfer research applications.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Wedge angle tolerance typically <1 arc minute; provide metrology certificates

Parallelism between non-wedge faces critical for wavefront quality

Specify glass homogeneity for distortion-free imaging applications