Jeweler's Eye Loupe 20x from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include gemological certification references in documentation to justify classification for inspection rather than general reading
• Ensure no mounting hardware is included, as that could reclassify under machine-specific parts per chapter note 2
• Declare exact magnification and confirm glass lens to avoid plastic article classification