Heading 9002

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

11 declarable lines

Heading 9002 covers optical elements that are mounted and are parts of, or fittings for, instruments or apparatus: lenses, prisms, mirrors, filters and similar elements, plus their parts and accessories. It is split into three groups: objective lenses (9002.11), filters (9002.20), and other elements such as prisms, mirrors and halftone screens (9002.90). Unmounted optical elements sit in heading 9001, not here.

Products in this heading

Mounted objective lens for a camera or projector
Mounted lens assembly sold as a spare part for a CCTV camera
Mounted glass prism used inside an optical instrument
Mounted mirror for an optical instrument or apparatus
Photographic filter (for example a screw-on camera filter)
Halftone screen used in engraving or photographic processes
Mounted lens element entered separately as a replacement part

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the optical element is mounted: unmounted elements go to heading 9001.
Whether the item is an objective lens (9002.11), a filter (9002.20), or another element such as a prism, mirror or screen (9002.90).
For objective lenses, whether the end use is cameras, projectors, photographic enlargers or reducers, and whether it is for projection.
For objective lenses and other elements, whether the lens is a mounted lens entered separately and suitable for closed-circuit television cameras.
For items in 9002.90, whether the element is a prism, a mirror, a halftone screen, or another mounted element.

Often confused with

Unmounted lens, prism or mirror blank
Unmounted optical elements are classified in 9001; 9002 requires the element to be mounted.
Heading 9001
Complete photographic camera
A finished camera is classified in 9006; 9002 covers the mounted lens as a separate part.
Heading 9006
Spectacle frames and mountings
Frames and mountings for spectacles are classified in 9003.
Heading 9003
Compound optical microscope
The complete microscope goes to 9011; only its mounted optical elements fall in 9002.
Heading 9011
Laser (other than laser diode)
Lasers and other optical appliances not specified elsewhere are classified in 9013.
Heading 9013

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a mounted camera objective lens?

A mounted objective lens for cameras, projectors, photographic enlargers or reducers falls under 9002.11.90.00 when not for projection, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.3%. Lenses for projection use are classified in 9002.11.40.00 at 2.45%.

What is the duty on mounted optical filters?

Photographic filters are classified in 9002.20.40.00 and other filters in 9002.20.80.00; both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free. The split depends on whether the filter is photographic or for another use.

How do I classify a mounted glass prism or mirror?

A mounted prism goes in 9002.90.20.00 and a mounted mirror in 9002.90.40.00, both at a general (MFN) rate of Free. If the prism or mirror is not mounted, it is not classified in heading 9002.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.