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Wollaston Prism for Polarizing Microscopes from Japan

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 — 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

• 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