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Astronomical Telescope Eyepiece with Corrective Lenses from Japan

Eyepiece module for telescopes integrating prisms from 9001 and spectacle lenses from 9002 for vision correction. Falls under HTS 9005.90.40.00 as a mounting/accessory incorporating both elements for astronomical instruments. Provides sharp, corrected views of celestial objects.

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

• Provide magnification ratios and material composition; mislabeling focal lengths leads to audits

• Classify as accessory only if compatible with multiple telescope models, not proprietary

• Retain prism/lens sourcing docs to prove heading incorporation