9005.80.40.20/Mid-Infrared Adaptive Optics Telescope/Japan

Mid-Infrared Adaptive Optics Telescope from Japan

Advanced telescope with deformable mirrors and wavefront sensors for mid-infrared (3-5μm) atmospheric correction in astronomy. Falls under HTS 9005.80.40.20 as an infrared-specific optical telescope with mountings for astronomical use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Declare adaptive optics as integral telescope components; separate electronics may classify under chapter 85

• Comply with ITAR if optics exceed diffraction-limited performance for potential defense applications