Tariffs and Optical Sourcing: A Smarter Alternative

Tariffs Are Crushing Imported Optics—Here’s What Smart Sourcing Managers Are Doing Instead With U.S. tariffs on Chinese-manufactured optics climbing as high as 145%, many sourcing teams are reassessing their vendor lists. What was once a low-cost offshore strategy is now riddled with delays, unpredictability, and escalating costs. If you’re still relying on overseas optics manufacturers, it’s time to explore a smarter, faster, and tariff-free alternative. Request a Quote The Tariff Squeeze: What’s Happening Now In 2024, the current U.S. administration increased tariffs on several Chinese-manufactured components—including precision optical parts. This has impacted everything from lead times to landed costs. Importers …

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As the holiday season draws near, we at ios Optics want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude. This year has been exceptional, and it’s all thanks to your trust, collaboration, and support. Whether you partnered with us for high-precision aspheres, advanced UV/IR optical components, or other custom optical solutions, we appreciate being part of your journey. Holiday Closure Announcement To give our hardworking team time to relax and enjoy the season with loved ones, ios Optics will be closed from December 20th, 2024, through January 1st, 2025. During this time, our offices will not be available for …

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