Penta Prism Assembly for Surveying Theodolites from Japan
A roof penta prism mounted in an aluminum housing, essential for maintaining image orientation in surveying theodolites regardless of rotation. Classified under HTS 9002.90.20.00 as a mounted optical element for precision instruments. It deviates the line of sight by 90 degrees without inverting the image.
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
• Provide instrument compatibility certification; generic prisms may face scrutiny
• Declare AR coatings and materials precisely to match subheading requirements
• Ensure customs valuation includes mounting hardware as integral to the optical function