9002.90—Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts of or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked; parts and accessories thereof, other
General duty rate
Free
Across 5 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 9002.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts of or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked; parts and accessories thereof, other. It sits in Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, Section XVIII: Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Clocks and Watches; Musical Instruments; Parts and Accessories Thereof and rolls up 5 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 9002.90(5)
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9002.90.20.00PrismsFree9002.90.40.00MirrorsFree9002.90.70.00Halftone screens designed for use in engraving or photographic processesFree9002.90.85.00Mounted lenses suitable for use in, and entered separately from, closed-circuit television cameras, with or without attached electrical or non-electrical closed-circuit television camera connectors, and with or without attached motorsFree9002.90.95.00OtherFreeFrequently asked questions
What does HTS 9002.90 cover?
HTS 9002.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts of or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked; parts and accessories thereof, other. It belongs to Chapter 90 and rolls up 5 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9002.90?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 9002.90 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9002.90?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 9002.90 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 9002.90?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 9002.90 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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