Canon EF 77mm UV Filter from China
A circular UV filter designed specifically for Canon EF lenses with 77mm thread diameter, used in photographic cameras to protect the lens and block ultraviolet light. It falls under HTS 9002.20.40.00 as a mounted photographic filter that is a fitting for photographic instruments. The filter's optical glass element is mounted in a metal ring for direct attachment to camera lenses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify filter thread size and lens compatibility documentation to confirm classification as a photographic fitting under 9002.20.40.00
• Include spectral transmission certificates to prove optical function and avoid reclassification to general glass articles
• Ensure packaging labels distinguish from unmounted elements to prevent customs disputes