7014.00.30.00 - Lenses and filters, and parts thereof

This HTS category, 7014.00.30.00, specifically enumerates lenses and filters, along with their constituent parts, that are made of glass. These items are distinguished from other glass articles by their primary function as optical elements or protective barriers, rather than being purely decorative or structural. The "Other" designation within this subcategory implies it encompasses a broad range of such glass lenses and filters that do not fit into more specific, unlisted categories within the broader heading 7014.00.

The key differentiator for this classification lies in the optical or filtering purpose of the glass article. For instance, it would include camera lenses, spectacle lenses (if not optically worked under 7015), and various types of optical filters used in scientific instruments or imaging devices. This category is distinct from sibling category 7014.00.50.00, which is also designated as "Other" but likely applies to glass articles within heading 7014.00 that are *not* lenses or filters, or parts thereof.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the focus for classification under 7014.00.30.00 rests on confirming that the imported or exported item is indeed a glass lens or filter, or a component thereof, and that it does not fall under more specific headings that might apply to optically worked glass items like those in heading 7015. The material composition being glass is a fundamental requirement.