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Nd:YVO4 Q-Switched Laser from Japan

A quasi-CW Nd:YVO4 vanadate crystal laser with Q-switching for pulsed high-peak-power applications in micromachining. Under HTS 9013.20.00.00 as solid-state non-diode laser optical instrument. Used for drilling, scribing in electronics production.

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

• Specify pulse duration/repetition rate to confirm optical appliance status

• Include eye-safety analysis for customs

• Differentiate from diode-pumped systems via medium specs