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Chalcogenide Glass Aspheric Lens from Germany

Molded aspheric lens from chalcogenide glass (As2Se3) for MWIR/LWIR thermal imaging. HTS 9001.90.90.00 as unmounted specialty optical element with low chromatic dispersion. Used in uncooled thermal cameras.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Abbe number and dispersion curves document specialty glass optical properties

• Hazardous material declarations for arsenic content; proper shipping papers essential

• Military end-use certifications may trigger additional scrutiny