Noncorrective Sunglass Lens Rough
Noncorrective sunglass lens roughs are curved glass blanks, hollowed from spheres and segmented, without tinting or optical working. They are imported for further processing, such as applying UV protection coatings, before becoming finished sunglass lenses. This tariff item covers glasses for non-corrective spectacles that are curved, bent, hollowed, or the like, not optically worked.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the glass blanks are for corrective spectacles
This subheading covers glasses for corrective spectacles, which are classified separately from noncorrective ones.
If the blanks are finished and sold as finished sunglass lenses
Finished glassware for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, or similar purposes may fall under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the glass blanks are not optically worked (e.g
• no grinding or polishing) to qualify for this tariff item
• Keep records of the intended use (sunglass manufacturing) in case CBSA requests clarification
• Verify whether any coatings applied before import affect classification
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.