Optical Glass Blanks for US Lens Production from China
Precision optical glass blanks imported for grinding, polishing, and coating into camera and telescope lenses manufactured in US optics facilities.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Submit lens design drawings and optical coating specifications
• Pre-ground lenses classify under Chapter 90 optical elements
• ITAR restrictions apply to certain precision optics regardless of processing origin