Schlage Door Viewer from Japan
A peephole door viewer made of brass with a 180-degree panoramic lens, allowing residents to see visitors outside without opening the door. It falls under HTS 9013.80.40.00 as a specialized optical appliance designed specifically for viewing through doors, not covered elsewhere in Chapter 90.
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
• Verify the device is solely for door viewing and not marketed as a general optical instrument to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed optical specifications and installation diagrams in documentation to prove classification under door eyes