Germanium Meniscus Lens from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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