Fused Silica Plano-Convex Lens from China

A high-precision plano-convex lens made from fused silica, used in laser systems and optical instruments for focusing light. It falls under HTS 9001.90.90.00 as an unmounted optical element of a material other than unworked glass, designed for precise beam manipulation. The lens is supplied individually without mounting for integration into various optical assemblies.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify optical material specifications and provide test certificates confirming fused silica composition to avoid misclassification as glass elements

Ensure documentation includes proof of unmounted status; mounted lenses may shift to Chapter 90 optical instruments

Check for anti-dumping duties on certain silica products and maintain supply chain records for origin verification