9001.90.90.00/Germanium Meniscus Lens/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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