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DPSS Green Laser Pointer Module from Japan

Diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) frequency-doubled laser producing 532nm green beam for presentations and alignment. Classified HTS 9013.20.00.00 as non-diode laser (crystal medium), despite diode pumping. Excludes toy classification.

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

• Emphasize nonlinear crystal doubling in specs to avoid 9013.80

• FDA 21 CFR 1040 compliance mandatory for pointers

• Power <5mW certification prevents consumer product shift