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Laser Safety Glasses from Japan

OD4+ laser safety eyewear protecting against 1064nm infrared lasers used in industrial and medical settings. Borderline HTS 9004.90 classification as protective eyewear when not for technical instrument use per chapter exclusions. Specific wavelength blocking.

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

• ANSI Z136 or equivalent laser protection certification mandatory

• Specify exact wavelength protection to validate eyewear classification

• Technical use risks exclusion to 9013 per chapter note 1(g)

Laser Safety Glasses from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9004.90.00.90