Canon EF 77mm UV Filter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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