Hand magnifiers, magnifying glasses, loupes, thread counters and similar apparatus
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 9013.80.20.00
10x Handheld Loupe Magnifier
A precision 10x magnification loupe with a metal frame and high-clarity glass lens, designed for close-up inspection of small details. It falls under HTS 9013.80.2000 as a hand magnifier or loupe used for detailed visual examination, not for technical machine applications excluded by chapter notes. Commonly used by jewelers and hobbyists for its portability and clarity.
Folding Pocket Magnifying Glass
A compact 3x folding magnifying glass with a protective metal cover, ideal for reading fine print or map details on the go. Classified under HTS 9013.80.2000 as a hand magnifier, excluding technical uses per chapter notes. Its simple lens design distinguishes it from complex optical instruments.
Jeweler's Eye Loupe 20x
A 20x aplanatic eye loupe worn directly over the eye for gemstone grading and watch repair. It qualifies for HTS 9013.80.2000 as a loupe, a simple hand-held optical device not covered by exclusions for machine parts or technical uses. Precision optics provide distortion-free viewing.
Textile Thread Counter Magnifier
A tabletop magnifier with 15x lens and built-in ruler for counting fabric threads per inch in textile quality control. Falls under HTS 9013.80.2000 as a 'thread counter and similar apparatus,' distinct from excluded technical machine parts. Designed for manual handheld operation.
Reading Magnifier Dome 2x
A large acrylic dome magnifier providing 2x distortion-free magnification over documents for elderly or low-vision users. Classified in HTS 9013.80.2000 as a hand magnifier, not excluded as a technical appliance or parts of general use. Its dome shape allows hands-free reading.
Watchmaker's Loupe 25mm Lens
A 10x watchmaker's loupe with 25mm aplanatic lens for intricate repair work on timepieces. HTS 9013.80.2000 covers this as a loupe, excluding only machine-integrated technical uses per chapter notes. Rubber eyecup enhances comfort for extended use.
Coin Collectors Magnifying Glass
A 5x illuminated-free magnifying glass with stand for numismatists examining coin details and mint marks. Falls under HTS 9013.80.2000 as a hand magnifier, provided no integral lighting excludes it elsewhere. Blackened edges reduce glare for accurate grading.
Headband Magnifier Loupe Set
Adjustable headband with interchangeable 3.5x, 10x, and 15x loupe lenses for hands-free precision work. Classified under HTS 9013.80.2000 as loupes despite headband mounting, as it's portable and not machine-fixed per exclusions. Ideal for electronics assembly.
Desktop Magnifier with Clamp
A 5x swing-arm magnifier with table clamp for stable document or craft work inspection. HTS 9013.80.2000 applies to this hand-operated device, excluding only fixed machine installations. Flexible neck allows precise positioning.
Folding Fabric Inspection Magnifier
Portable 15x magnifier with folding handle for on-site textile defect detection. Specifically designed as thread counter apparatus under HTS 9013.80.2000, not technical textile machinery parts. Lightweight for field use.
Gemologist's 30x Pocket Loupe
Ultra-high 30x triplet loupe for diamond clarity grading and inclusion identification. HTS 9013.80.2000 classification as precision loupe, with aplanatic/achromatic design eliminating spherical aberration. Critical tool for certified gem evaluation.
Stamp Magnifier with Ruler
3.5x magnifier with integrated 30mm ruler for philatelists measuring perforation gauge and centering. Simple optical apparatus under HTS 9013.80.2000, with ruler secondary to magnification function per chapter notes. Non-precision measurement.
Handheld 40x Micro-Loupe
Extreme 40x magnification micro-loupe for electronics PCB inspection and micro-print verification. HTS 9013.80.2000 as loupe, though high power borders on microscope territory but remains handheld per definition. Vibration-dampened housing.
Large 8-inch Reading Magnifier
8-inch diameter 2x magnifier for reading newspapers, maps, and large documents by visually impaired users. Broad field of view hand magnifier under HTS 9013.80.2000, not technical or medical excluded items. Lightweight acrylic construction.
Precision Thread Counter Loupe
Specialized 60x loupe with glass reticle grid for accurate textile thread density measurement. Explicitly HTS 9013.80.2000 as 'thread counters,' distinguishing from general measuring instruments by manual operation. Calibrated for industry standards.