Mounted Sapphire Laser Focusing Lens from China
A precision-mounted synthetic sapphire lens designed for focusing laser beams in optical instruments like laser engravers and medical lasers. It falls under HTS 9002.90.95.00 as a mounted optical element of non-glass material, specifically for use as a part in laser apparatus. The mounting ensures alignment and protection within the instrument assembly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Verify optical working certification to distinguish from unworked glass elements excluded from this heading
• Include detailed instrument compatibility specs in documentation to prove 'parts for instruments' classification
• Avoid misclassification as machine parts under Section XVI by emphasizing optical function