Germanium Meniscus Lens from Canada
A meniscus lens made from germanium crystal for thermal imaging and CO2 laser optics in the 8-14μm IR range. HTS 9001.90.90.00 covers this unmounted semiconductor optical element. Critical for night vision and FLIR systems.
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
• ITAR/EAR compliance essential; declare if dual-use for defense applications with proper licenses
• Refractive index data (4.0 at 10μm) proves IR optical function vs semiconductor wafer
• Anti-reflection coating status affects value declaration but not base classification