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Polarizing Filter Rotator

Manual rotation stage for Glan-Thompson polarizing prisms in laser setups. HTS 9013.90.70.00 applies to such specialized optical instrument accessories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9013.80Lower: 17% vs 37.5%

If image projectors or photographic enlargers

Parts for specified 9013.80 apparatus classify separately from 'other'.

9027.50.40Same rate: 37.5%

If spectrometers and spectrophotometers

Analytical instrument parts go to 9027 headings.

8483.10.50.00Higher: 50% vs 37.5%

If basic mechanical crankshafts without optical features

Plain mechanical transmission components classify in 8483.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare polarization extinction ratio specs to validate optical appliance status

• Provide assembly diagrams showing prism mounting interface

• Avoid generic 'rotation stage' description that risks Chapter 84 classification