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Telephoto Camera Objective Lens Assembly from Japan

A mounted multi-element telephoto objective lens assembly for professional DSLR cameras, providing long focal length imaging. Falls under HTS 9002.19.00.00 as an objective lens fitting for photographic instruments. Excludes simple unworked glass; this is precision-assembled for optical apparatus.

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

• Include lens element count, coatings, and focal length data to confirm as mounted objective for instruments

• Avoid bulk unmounted lens shipments; classify assemblies separately to match this subheading

• Label with anti-reflective coating specs for compliance with optical quality import requirements