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Gemologist's 30x Pocket Loupe from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

• Gemological institute references strengthen optical appliance classification

• Triplet lens construction must be documented for precision optics status

• Avoid sets with gem testing blocks that complicate classification