HS 9002 — Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 90 Optical, photographic, measuring
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 90
Chapter 90 Optical, photographic, measuring
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 9002 covers
Spectacles, microscopes, measuring/testing instruments, medical and surgical apparatus.
Classification notes
Function (optical vs measuring vs medical) determines the heading; precision goods need exact HS.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 9002
What is HS 9002?
Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, measuring). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 9002?
Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 9002 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 9002 products?
Function (optical vs measuring vs medical) determines the heading; precision goods need exact HS.