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
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
• 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