About HS Code 900219
This HS code pertains to mounted objective lenses used in applications other than cameras, projectors, or photographic enlargers/reducers. This broad category includes lenses for scientific instruments, medical devices, industrial inspection systems, telescopes, and binoculars. Importers are typically manufacturers of specialized equipment such as microscopes, endoscopes, machine vision systems, surveying instruments, and astronomical telescopes. Exporters are often highly specialized optical engineering firms. Key trade considerations include magnification power, working distance, field of view, numerical aperture, specific coatings for UV/IR transmission, and environmental robustness. These lenses are engineered for precision and performance in demanding, application-specific environments, often requiring custom designs and rigorous quality control, making them high-value components in global trade.
Products Under This Code
Microscope objective lenses, Endoscope objective lenses, Machine vision lenses, Telescope objective lenses, Binocular objective lenses, Laser scanning lenses, Lithography objective lenses, Spectrometer objective lenses
Real World Examples
Olympus UPlanFLN microscope objectives, Karl Storz endoscope lenses, Edmund Optics C-mount machine vision lenses, Celestron telescope objective assemblies, Leica APO-Chromat microscope objectives
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with objective lenses for cameras or projectors (9002.11) due to the similar 'objective lens' description. The critical distinction lies in the intended application, which is 'other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers'.
Products Classified Under 9002.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, Japan, and the USA are leading exporters, with global manufacturers of scientific and medical equipment being primary importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 900219?
HS code 900219 covers: Lenses; objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked). This HS code pertains to mounted objective lenses used in applications other than cameras, projectors, or photographic enlargers/reducers. This broad category includes lenses for scientific instruments, medical devices, industrial inspection systems, telescopes, and binoculars. Importers are typically manufacturers of specialized equipment such as microscopes, endoscopes, machine vision systems, surveying instruments, and astronomical telescopes. Exporters are often highly specialized optical engineering firms. Key trade considerations include magnification power, working distance, field of view, numerical aperture, specific coatings for UV/IR transmission, and environmental robustness. These lenses are engineered for precision and performance in demanding, application-specific environments, often requiring custom designs and rigorous quality control, making them high-value components in global trade.
What products fall under HS code 900219?
Microscope objective lenses, Endoscope objective lenses, Machine vision lenses, Telescope objective lenses, Binocular objective lenses, Laser scanning lenses, Lithography objective lenses, Spectrometer objective lenses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 900219?
This code is often confused with objective lenses for cameras or projectors (9002.11) due to the similar 'objective lens' description. The critical distinction lies in the intended application, which is 'other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers'.
How is HS code 900219 structured?
HS code 900219 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.