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Quartz Half-Wave Retarder Plate from Mexico

Mounted crystalline quartz plate that introduces a half-wavelength phase shift for polarization control in laser systems and microscopes. HTS 9002.90.95.00 covers this as a mounted optical element of quartz (silica) for scientific instruments. Used in applications requiring precise light manipulation.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Specify wavelength optimization and mounting tolerances in technical specs

Avoid Chapter 70 glass classification by proving crystalline quartz construction

Include calibration certificates for duty preference programs