Optical Breadboard Platform

Vibration-isolated aluminum platform for assembling laser experiment setups and optical benches. Classified in HTS 9013.90.70.00 as an accessory for optical appliances and instruments not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9031.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If components for optical measuring comparators

Chapter note 5 directs measuring instrument parts to heading 9031 over 9013.

7616.99.51Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If bulk aluminum platforms without optical hole patterns

Plain aluminum articles without specific optical design classify in Chapter 76.

9033.00Lower: 14.4% vs 35%

If accessories suitable for multiple instrument types

Chapter note 2(c) sends multi-use parts to 9033 instead of specific apparatus headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide evidence of use in optical experimentation to distinguish from general lab furniture

Declare surface flatness specs (e.g

λ/10) in import docs for proper tariff validation

Check for anti-vibration features that might trigger machinery part reclassification