9002.90.70.00 - Halftone screens designed for use in engraving or photographic processes
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 25% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9002.90.70.00, specifically covers halftone screens used in engraving or photographic processes. These screens are precision optical elements designed to convert a continuous tone image into a pattern of dots, which is essential for reproduction in printing. They are typically made of materials like glass or plastic and possess fine rulings or patterns crucial for their function in creating halftones.
It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike mounted lenses designed for closed-circuit television cameras (9002.90.85.00), halftone screens are not intended for image capture in that specific application. Furthermore, they are distinct from the "Other" category (9002.90.95.00), which serves as a residual category for mounted lenses and optical elements not otherwise specified within heading 9002.
As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 9002.90.70.00 hinges on the specific use of the screen in engraving or photographic processes for halftone reproduction. This ensures accurate tariff application for these specialized optical components.