Germanium Meniscus Lens from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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