Refractometer Prism Assembly from China
Sapphire prism assemblies for Abbe refractometers (9027.20) that measure refractive index through critical angle optics. These precision-ground prisms provide the optical interface for sample analysis in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical testing. Falls under 9027.90.64.00 as dedicated parts of optical refractometers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Include calibration certificates showing prism refractive index accuracy to ±0.0001 for proper classification
• Document compatibility with specific refractometer models (e.g
• ABBE type) to distinguish from general optical components
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests general optical element use, which could trigger 9001 classification