Fused Quartz Prism

High-purity fused quartz equilateral prism for UV spectroscopy and Schlieren imaging. HTS 9001.90.90.00 for non-glass crystalline optical element with transmission to 200nm. Unmounted for spectrometer builds.

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.

9001.30.00Lower: 19.5% vs 35%

If synthetic quartz crystals

Crystalline quartz vs amorphous fused quartz separates provisions.

7017.10.30Same rate: 35%

If lab glassware

Note 1(e) excludes Chapter 70 labware; optical function prevails.

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Import Tips & Compliance

OH content (<1ppm) and UV cutoff specs prove high-purity optical grade

Index of refraction homogeneity data required for precision optics

Avoid glass classification via silica structure analysis

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