Mounted BK7 Prism Assembly

Precision mounted BK7 glass right angle prism for periscopes, borescopes, and alignment lasers. Despite glass material, complex mounting for instruments classifies HTS 9002.90.95.00 'other'. Total internal reflection optics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9001.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If unmounted optical prisms

Unmounted prisms classify in 9001 sheets/plates.

9013.90Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If laser instrument parts

Parts principally for lasers classify with apparatus per note 2.

7007.19.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If drawn/semi-finished glass products

Glass in drawn sheet form before optical working.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Justify 'other' classification vs. specific glass prism codes with mounting complexity

Include Abbe number and index of refraction specs

Blackened edges prevent stray light reflection

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