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Interferometer Reference Mirror from Japan

A super-polished flat mirror mounted in a vibration-isolated holder for use as a reference surface in laser interferometers for precision metrology. Classified in HTS 9002.90.40.00 for its role in mounted optical measuring instruments.

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

• Certify flatness specs (e.g

• lambda/20); specify instrument compatibility; declare value based on optical quality not substrate