He-Ne Laser Tube from China
A helium-neon gas laser tube used in scientific instruments for alignment and interferometry. It generates a continuous visible red laser beam and falls under HTS 9013.80.91.00 as a laser other than laser diodes, not specified elsewhere. This classification covers standalone optical appliances for precision applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify laser classification excludes laser diodes; provide technical specs confirming gas laser type
• Include safety certifications like FDA CDRH for Class IIIb lasers to avoid customs delays
• Declare wavelength and power output accurately to prevent misclassification as telecommunications equipment