Mounted Right Angle Prism for Laser Alignment from China
A right-angle prism mounted in a precision holder, used as an optical component in laser alignment instruments to redirect light beams by 90 degrees. It falls under HTS 9002.90.20.00 as a mounted prism serving as a part for optical instruments. The mounting ensures compatibility with apparatus like surveying tools or interferometers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify optical quality certifications (scratch-dig specifications) to ensure compliance with instrument part standards
• Include detailed technical specs in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as unmounted prisms under 9001.90
• Check for anti-dumping duties on precision optics from certain Asian manufacturers