9002.90.85.00 - Mounted lenses suitable for use in, and entered separately from, closed-circuit television cameras, with or without attached electrical or non-electrical closed-circuit television camera connectors, and with or without attached motors

This HTS classification covers mounted lenses specifically designed for use in closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras. These lenses are imported separately from the cameras themselves. The classification includes lenses that may have attached electrical or non-electrical connectors intended for CCTV cameras, as well as those with integrated motors for functions like zooming or focusing. The key characteristic is their intended application within CCTV systems.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 9002.90.70.00, which pertains to halftone screens used in engraving or photographic processes. Unlike halftone screens, the items classified under 9002.90.85.00 are optical elements with a direct function in capturing video images for surveillance or monitoring.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code hinges on the lens being mounted, its suitability for CCTV cameras, and its separate importation from the camera unit. This ensures that lenses dedicated to specialized surveillance applications are appropriately identified for customs purposes.