Jeweler's Eye Loupe 20x from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

16.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

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