HS code for diffraction gratings

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “diffraction gratings” points to subheading 9001.90: optical fibres and optical fibre bundles: other. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.

The UK Global Tariff divides 9001.90 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

9001.90 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 9001.90 into 2 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 30%.