Polarizing Filter for Microscopes

A mounted polarizing filter designed for petrographic or biological microscopes to analyze light properties in samples. Classified under HTS 9002.20.80.00 as an optical filter part for laboratory instruments. It enables contrast enhancement in mineral and material studies.

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.

9011.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If suitable solely for compound optical microscopes

Parts principally for microscopes of heading 9011 are classified there per Chapter 90 part rules.

9001.10.00Higher: 41.7% vs 35%

If optical fibers or unmounted

Unmounted polarizing elements may shift to 9001 for basic optical elements.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If primarily plastic construction

Plastic optical filters not specially for instruments classify as other plastic articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include microscope compatibility certifications to prove instrument-specific use and avoid general parts classification

Ensure labeling specifies 'optically worked' to differentiate from raw glass under exclusions

Document wavelength transmission specs for customs valuation and technical compliance