HS HEADING 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

HEADING

9002

CHAPTER

90 — Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision instruments

In plain English

This category covers mounted lenses, prisms, mirrors, and other optical components made from any material, provided they are parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus and are not unworked glass. The classification separates these items based on their specific function and type. Lenses intended for cameras, projectors, or photographic enlargers or reducers are distinguished from other types of mounted lenses. Additionally, the group includes mounted filters and other optical elements like prisms and mirrors that do not fall into the lens or filter categories.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (4)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

9002.11

Lenses; objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked)

9002.19

Lenses; objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)

9002.20

Filters; mounted as parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)

9002.90

Optical elements; n.e.c. in heading no. 9002 (e.g. prisms and mirrors), mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)

Chapter 90 classification notes

Many items duty-free under ITA. Medical devices require regulatory approval (FDA 510(k), CE marking, TGA). Professional equipment may require ATA Carnet for temporary import. High-value items attract customs scrutiny.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Digital cameras that are primarily smartphones classify under 8517 (Ch. 85), not 9006. Medical device accessories may classify separately from the main device.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 90

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