Fabry-Perot Interferometer

Precision optical cavity with parallel mirrors for measuring laser wavelengths and fine spectra. HTS 9013.80.91.00 covers this as other unspecified optical instruments for spectroscopy. Not a scanning confocal microscope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+17.5%22%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%+10.0%14.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9001.90.40.00Higher: 35% vs 22%

If principally compound optical microscopes

Microscopes have dedicated heading 9001, excluding interferometer function.

9031.49.40.00Higher: 35% vs 22%

If for length or wavelength measurement applications

Dedicated optical measuring instruments prioritize 9031 classification.

7016.90.10Higher: 43% vs 22%

If the mirrors are glass articles for laboratory use

Lab glassware including certain prisms/mirrors may classify under 7016.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify free spectral range (FSR) and finesse values in technical literature

Ensure vibration isolation specs if claiming research instrument status

Classify mounts separately if generic, under parts rules

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