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Mounted Ball Lens for Fiber Optic Coupler

Precision-mounted ball lens collimating light in fiber optic coupling instruments. Classified HTS 9002.19.00.00 as objective element for optical apparatus, excluding fiber cables themselves. Common in telecom test equipment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9001.10.00Higher: 41.7% vs 35%

If unmounted optical glass balls

Compound optical glass elements classify in 9001 if not mounted.

9013.80Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If for fiber optic test/alignment instruments

Laser/fiber instruments (9013) take principal parts.

8536.70.00.00Same rate: 35%

If integrated fiber connectors

Fiber optic connectors classify under electrical apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify numerical aperture and AR coating for fiber-compatible optics verification

Distinguish from optical fiber cables (8544) by emphasizing discrete lens function

Include mounting ferrule type (e.g

FC/PC) in import declarations

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