Wollaston Prism for Polarizing Microscopes from China
Birefringent Wollaston prism mounted for interference microscopy to split polarized light into orthogonal beams. HTS 9002.90.20.00 as specialized mounted prism for petrographic microscopes. Creates shear interference patterns for material stress analysis.
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
• Polarization extinction ratio specs critical for classification proof
• Calcite material sourcing documentation avoids synthetic quartz confusion
• Avoid 'polarizer' generic labeling that triggers 9002.20 review