Cellulose Acetate Spectacle Frame Blanks
Sheets of cellulose acetate cut into basic rectangular blanks for further machining into eyeglass frames. They are still classifiable as stock sheets, non-cellular and not combined with other materials, fitting the tariff item for cellulose acetate plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blanks are imported as finished spectacle frames or parts
Finished eyewear frames fall under Chapter 90.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blanks are not further worked into finished frames, as that would change classification to Chapter 90
• Provide documentation showing the blanks are in stock form
• If the blanks are colored, verify the colorant does not make them a 'composition' under the chapter notes
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