Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Distagon Objective Lens from Japan
Premium manual focus lens renowned for optical perfection, compatible with Canon/Nikon mounts. Classifies under HTS 9002.11.9040 as mounted camera objective lens. Features floating element design with Planar optics.
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
• Manual focus lenses require same documentation as autofocus; no duty difference
• Avoid 'cine lens' declaration which might trigger motion picture classification