Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. exports of Parts and Accessories of Liquid Crystal Devices, Non-Diode Lasers, and Other Optical Instruments, N.E.S. (SITC 87199) totaled $70.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Parts and Accessories of Liquid Crystal Devices, Non-Diode Lasers, and Other Optical Instruments, N.E.S. paid $4.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts and Accessories of Liquid Crystal Devices, Non-Diode Lasers, and Other Optical Instruments, N.E.S. imports of $35.1M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $31.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSpare and replacement parts for the residual optical instrument categories — liquid crystal devices, non-diode lasers, and miscellaneous optical appliances — are grouped here when they cannot be classified under a more specific parts heading. The breadth of the parent categories means this heading attracts a wide variety of components, from laser resonator mirrors and cooling assemblies to LCD driver boards, making precise technical documentation essential to support classification. Importers should be alert to Section 301 duty exposure for parts sourced from China, particularly for laser and LCD subsystems where Chinese supply chains are prevalent.
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1.6K import shipments a month
A resonator mirror designed exclusively for use in a non-diode laser system would typically classify as a part of a laser under this heading, provided it is not more specifically described elsewhere (e.g., as a worked optical element under a separate optics heading). The key evidence is the mirror's optical coating specification and the manufacturer's documentation tying it to a specific laser platform.
Yes — the classification of LCD-related parts depends on the nature of the component. Purely optical elements (polarizers, diffusers, light guides) tend to classify here, while integrated circuit drivers or backlight inverter boards may fall under electronic component headings. A component-by-component analysis is necessary for complex LCD module kits.
Basic heading 52 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 87199 · $70.9M of $18.4B
Exports · August 2026
destination
South Korea and Taiwan together take 40% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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ImportsExports
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$35.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$70.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $361.1M of Parts and Accessories of Liquid Crystal Devices, Non-Diode Lasers, and Other Optical Instruments, N.E.S..
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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