Lenses — HTS 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
Chapter 90 › Heading 9002
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9002 is a four-digit product category for optical elements that are mounted and intended to be parts of, or fittings for, optical instruments or apparatus. It can include lenses, prisms, mirrors, and similar elements made from various materials, along with certain parts and accessories. The heading generally does not cover glass elements that have not been optically worked; those may belong elsewhere.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the item is a mounted optical element or a qualifying part or accessory, rather than a complete instrument or an unmounted component. Then review the more specific subheadings and statistical subdivisions, which commonly distinguish products by optical function, material, construction, or other described characteristics. Use the current HTSUS wording and relevant legal notes, and match the code to the product as imported—not merely to its intended end use.
What to check
- Confirm whether the item is mounted when imported and whether it is designed to fit an optical instrument or apparatus.
- Determine the item’s function: lens, prism, mirror, filter, or another optical element; do not rely only on the seller’s marketing name.
- Check whether any glass has been optically worked, such as ground, polished, shaped, or otherwise prepared to provide an optical effect.
- Identify the material, construction, dimensions, and other characteristics requested by the candidate eight-digit provisions.
- Compare the complete product description, invoices, technical drawings, and manufacturer specifications with the current HTSUS text and notes; obtain broker or customs advice if competing classifications remain plausible.
HTS heading 9002 summary
Lenses is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9002.11 | For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers |
| 9002.20 | Filters and parts and accessories thereof |
| 9002.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9002.19.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.