Hollow Glass Sphere for Spectacle Blanks
> Precision hollow glass spheres segmented for grinding into noncorrective sunglass or safety spectacle lenses, curved but not optically worked. These segments are intended for manufacturing such glasses. They are classified under tariff item 7015.90.00.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the segments are not optically worked; they are raw materials
• Provide the intended use (spectacle manufacturing) and dimensions to CBSA
• Keep documentation showing the glass is for noncorrective lenses
Related Products under Tariff item 7015.90.00
Acrylic Watch Glass Blank
> A bent acrylic (PMMA) hollow sphere segment for budget watch crystals, supplied as rough-formed blanks for polishing. The material is not optically worked and is intended for watch glass manufacturing. It falls under tariff item 7015.90.00 as a watch glass blank.
Bent Glass for Corrective Lens Blanks
> Hollowed, bent glass forms for prescription corrective spectacle lenses, in a pre-ground state without optical surfacing. These are not optically worked and are intended for further processing into corrective lenses. They fall under tariff item 7015.90.00 as glasses for corrective spectacles.
Bent Magnifier Glass Blanks
Bent magnifier glass blanks are curved and hollowed glass blanks for noncorrective magnifier spectacles, not optically processed. They are used in the manufacture of simple magnifying glasses or loupes. This tariff item covers glasses for non-corrective spectacles that are curved, bent, hollowed, or the like, not optically worked.
Bent Reading Glass Blanks
Bent reading glass blanks are curved glass blanks for noncorrective reading magnifiers, hollowed but not optically worked. They are suitable for simple vision aids and are imported in an unfinished state for further processing. This tariff item covers glasses for non-corrective spectacles that are curved, bent, hollowed, or the like, not optically worked.
Curved Noncorrective Sunglass Blanks
Curved noncorrective sunglass blanks are bent glass for noncorrective sunglass lenses, not optically worked, providing basic UV protection shaping. They are imported as roughs for further processing into finished sunglass lenses. This tariff item covers glasses for non-corrective spectacles that are curved, bent, hollowed, or the like, not optically worked.
Curved Safety Goggle Blanks
Curved safety goggle blanks are bent glass pieces hollowed for noncorrective safety goggles, without optical working, used in protective eyewear manufacturing. They are imported as unfinished blanks for further processing into safety goggles. This tariff item covers glasses for non-corrective spectacles that are curved, bent, hollowed, or the like, not optically worked.