Chapter 9001 — Customs Tariff Headings

9001.20.00Sheets and plates of polarizing material

9001.30.00Contact lenses

9001.40Spectacle lenses of glass

9001.50Spectacle lenses of other materials

9001.90.00Other

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Products classified under Tariff item 90.01

Corning ClearCurve ZBL Singlemode Fiber

Corning ClearCurve ZBL is a bend-insensitive singlemode optical fiber designed for compact routing in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) installations. It is an unmounted optical fiber, not yet incorporated into a cable, and therefore falls under tariff item 9001.10.00 as an optical fibre.

Erbium Doped Fiber for EDFA

Erbium-doped singlemode optical fiber is used as the gain medium in erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) for DWDM systems. As a specialty doped optical fiber, it is an unmounted optical fibre, not yet made into a cable, and is classified under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Few-Mode Optical Fiber for Space Division Multiplexing

Few-mode optical fiber supports LP11 modes for space-division multiplexing research. It is an advanced optical fiber, unmounted and not cabled, and therefore falls under tariff item 9001.10.00 as an optical fibre.

FTTH Drop Fiber Bundle 2-Core

FTTH drop fiber bundle is a pre-loose-tube 2-core fiber bundle used for drop cable manufacturing. It is an optical fibre bundle, not yet jacketed into a final cable, and is classified under tariff item 9001.10.00.

GYFTY Aerial Loose Tube Fiber Bundle

GYFTY-style loose tube optical fiber bundle is designed for aerial self-supporting cables, with an FRP central strength member. As a fiber bundle before outer jacket application, it falls under tariff item 9001.10.00.

High-Power Laser Delivery Fiber 200/220

High-power laser delivery fiber with 200μm core and 220μm clad is designed for industrial cutting and medical applications. It is an unmounted optical fiber for energy transmission, falling under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Hollow Core Optical Fiber Anti-Resonant

Hollow core optical fiber with anti-resonant design is used for ultra-low latency transmission. It is an innovative unmounted optical fiber, not cabled, and is classified under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Microstructured Polymer Optical Fiber

Microstructured polymer optical fiber with air hole photonic bandgap enables singlemode polymer transmission. As a plastic optical fiber variant, unmounted, it falls under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Multi-Core Optical Fiber 7-Core

Multi-core optical fiber with 7 coupled cores is used for space-division multiplexing. It is an optical fiber bundle equivalent, unmounted, and falls under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Multimode Optical Fiber Bundle OM3 50/125

Multimode optical fiber bundle OM3 50/125 is a bundled set of multimode fibers for short-range LAN applications. It is an optical fibre bundle, not made into a cable, and is classified under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Plastic Optical Fiber POF 1mm Core

Plastic optical fiber with 1mm core is made of PMMA for automotive lighting and short-distance consumer electronics. It is an unmounted plastic optical fiber, falling under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Polarization Maintaining Panda Fiber

Polarization maintaining Panda fiber features stress rods for birefringence, used in sensors and coherent communication. It is a specialty unmounted optical fiber, classified under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Silicon Photonic Integrated Waveguide Fiber

Silicon photonic integrated waveguide fiber is an edge-coupled optical fiber interface for silicon photonic circuits. It is a discrete unmounted optical fiber component, falling under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Singlemode Optical Fiber Spool 9/125

Singlemode optical fiber spool 9/125 is a continuous spool of singlemode fiber for long-distance telecommunications. It is an individual unmounted optical fiber, classified under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Underwater Optical Fiber Bundle

Underwater optical fiber bundle is armored for ROV and submarine sensor arrays, with polyimide buffer. It is an optical fibre bundle before final cable stage, falling under tariff item 9001.10.00.

Architectural Polarizing Window Film Sheets

Architectural polarizing window film sheets are large-format sheets of polarizing material designed to control glare, heat gain, and provide privacy in commercial buildings and museums. They selectively polarize light to reduce reflections and protect light-sensitive exhibits. These sheets fall under tariff item 9001.20.00 as they are sheets of polarizing material, not yet cut or mounted for specific optical instruments.

Circular Polarizing Sheets for sunglasses Lenses

Circular polarizing sheets for sunglasses lenses are large rolls or sheets of polarizing material used by lens manufacturers to produce polarized sunglasses. They eliminate glare from horizontal surfaces by selectively filtering light waves. These sheets are classified under tariff item 9001.20.00 as they are sheets of polarizing material, unmounted and not yet shaped into lenses.

High-Contrast Polarizing Plates for Microscopes

High-contrast polarizing plates for microscopes are specialized plates of polarizing material used in petrographic microscopes for geological analysis. They provide precise rotation control and high extinction ratios for crossed polarization studies. These plates fall under tariff item 9001.20.00 as they are unmounted sheets or plates of polarizing material, not yet incorporated into microscope apparatus.

Linear Polarizing Plates for 3D Projectors

Linear polarizing plates for 3D projectors are precision plates that create orthogonal polarization states for left and right eye images in passive 3D cinema systems. They transmit specific linear polarizations (0°/90°) essential for 3D projection. These plates are classified under tariff item 9001.20.00 as sheets and plates of polarizing material, unmounted and not yet integrated into projector systems.

OLED Polarizing Film Sheets

OLED polarizing film sheets are ultra-thin polarizing films optimized for OLED display panels to improve contrast ratios and reduce ambient light reflection. They incorporate advanced retardation layers for wide viewing angles. These sheets fall under tariff item 9001.20.00 as sheets of polarizing material, unmounted and not yet applied to display panels.

Polarizing Film Sheets for LCD Displays

Polarizing film sheets for LCD displays are thin sheets of polarizing material designed for use in liquid crystal displays to control light polarization and enhance image contrast. They are cut to standard sizes for assembly into monitors and screens. These sheets are classified under tariff item 9001.20.00 as sheets of polarizing material, unmounted and not yet incorporated into display modules.

Polaroid Polarizing Sheets for Photography

Polaroid polarizing sheets for photography are large-format sheets used by photographers to reduce glare and reflections when shooting through windows or over water surfaces. They can be cut to size and placed in front of lenses or lights. These sheets fall under tariff item 9001.20.00 as sheets of polarizing material, unmounted and not yet integrated into camera equipment.

1-Day Moisture Silicone Hydrogel Lenses

Daily disposable contact lenses made from Ocufilcon D silicone hydrogel, featuring high-definition optics and a blink-activated moisture release system. These unmounted optical elements are specifically designed for vision correction and fall under tariff item 9001.30.00 as contact lenses.

Acuvue Oasys Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

Soft daily disposable contact lenses made from senofilcon A hydrogel, offering high oxygen permeability for extended wear comfort. These unmounted contact lenses are optical elements used for vision correction, classified under tariff item 9001.30.00.

Air Optix Night & Day Aqua Extended Wear Lenses

Extended wear contact lenses made from Lotrafilcon A, approved for up to 30 nights of continuous wear due to high oxygen transmissibility. These unmounted silicone hydrogel lenses are optical elements for vision correction, falling under tariff item 9001.30.00.

Bausch + Lomb PureVision 2 HD Contact Lenses

Silicone hydrogel contact lenses designed for monthly replacement, featuring ComfortMoist technology for moisture retention and high-definition vision. These unmounted optical elements are classified under tariff item 9001.30.00 as contact lenses.

Biofinity Monthly Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses

Monthly extended wear contact lenses made from comfilcon A with Aquaform technology for natural wettability and oxygen flow. These unmounted silicone hydrogel lenses are optical elements for vision correction, classified under tariff item 9001.30.00.

Biotrue ONEday Daily Contact Lenses

Daily disposable contact lenses made from HyperGel material that mimics the human eye's surface for a natural feel. These unmounted contact lenses are optical elements for vision correction, falling under tariff item 9001.30.00.

Clariti 1 Day Toric Contact Lenses

Daily disposable toric contact lenses made from somofilcon A, featuring an Optimized Ballast Design for astigmatism stability. These unmounted corrective lenses are optical elements, classified under tariff item 9001.30.00.

CooperVision Biofinity Toric Contact Lenses

Toric contact lenses for astigmatism correction, made from comfilcon A with Optimized Toric Lens Geometry for stability. These unmounted contact lenses are optical elements, falling under tariff item 9001.30.00.

Dailies AquaComfort Plus Contact Lenses

Daily disposable contact lenses made from nelfilcon A with a triple action moisture system for refreshable comfort. These unmounted hydrogel lenses are optical elements for vision correction, classified under tariff item 9001.30.00.

Dailies Total1 Water Gradient Contact Lenses

Daily disposable contact lenses made from delefilcon A with a water gradient surface for ultimate comfort. These unmounted contact lenses are optical elements, falling under tariff item 9001.30.00.

Daily Disposable 1-Day Acuvue Moist Contact Lenses

Daily disposable soft contact lenses made from etafilcon A with HydraLuxe technology for all-day moisture. These unmounted lenses are specifically provided for under tariff item 9001.30.00 as contact lenses.

FreshLook ColorBlends Tinted Contact Lenses

Cosmetic enhancement contact lenses with galyfilcon A base, combining vision correction and color tinting in monthly wear format. These unmounted contact lenses are classified under tariff item 9001.30.00 despite their cosmetic aspect, as their primary function is vision correction.

MyDay Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

Daily disposable contact lenses made from stenfilcon A with CooperVision's Optimization Technology for all-day comfort. These unmounted contact lenses of polymer material are optical elements for vision correction, classified under tariff item 9001.30.00.

Precision1 Daily Silicone Hydrogel Lenses

Daily silicone hydrogel contact lenses made from verofilcon A6 with SMARTSURFACE technology for first-day comfort. These unmounted contact lenses are optical elements for vision correction, falling under tariff item 9001.30.00.

Proclear 1-Day Multifocal Contact Lenses

Daily disposable multifocal contact lenses made from omafilcon A for presbyopia correction. These unmounted contact lenses provide complex optical correction and are classified under tariff item 9001.30.00.

Anti-Reflective Coated Glass Lenses

High-index glass spectacle lenses with a multi-layer anti-reflective coating, designed to minimize glare and improve light transmission. These unmounted lenses are optically worked and can be used in safety eyewear for hazardous work, enhancing visibility and reducing eye strain in industrial settings.

Photochromic Transition Glass Spectacle Lenses

Glass spectacle lenses that darken automatically when exposed to UV light, made from specially formulated photochromic glass. These unmounted lenses are ground to prescription specifications and can be used in protective eyewear for hazardous work, providing adaptive light filtration for outdoor industrial tasks.

Polarization Glass Spectacle Lenses

Glass spectacle lenses embedded with a polarizing film between crown glass wafers to reduce glare, suitable for fishing, driving, or golf applications. These unmounted, precisely surfaced lenses can be adapted for hazardous work environments where glare reduction is critical, such as outdoor industrial sites.

Safety Glass Spectacle Lenses ANSI Z87+

Heat-tempered or chemically strengthened glass spectacle lenses that meet ANSI Z87.1+ high impact standards, designed for industrial prescription safety eyewear. These unmounted lenses have a minimum thickness of 2.5mm and are certified to withstand high-velocity impact, making them suitable for workers in hazardous environments.

Scratch-Resistant Glass Spectacle Lenses

Standard crown glass spectacle lenses treated with hard carbon or diamond-like coatings for enhanced scratch resistance in daily wear prescription eyeglasses. These unmounted lenses maintain optical clarity while extending durability, and can be used in hazardous work environments where scratch resistance is essential.

Trivex Glass Hybrid Spectacle Lenses

Impact-resistant glass spectacle lenses that combine a Trivex polymer core with glass outer layers, providing superior optical clarity and safety for children's or sports eyeglasses. These unmounted lenses are optically worked to prescription and meet ANSI Z87.1 impact standards, making them suitable for hazardous work environments.

Aviator-Style Tinted Glass Lenses

Aviator-style tinted glass spectacle lenses with gradient gray/green tint, combining prescription correction with light reduction. These unmounted lenses are optically worked from neutral-density tinted glass, designed for pilots and outdoor use. They are finished products, not blanks.

Bifocal Glass Spectacle Lenses

Bifocal glass spectacle lenses with distinct distance and near vision segments, fused or molded into single unmounted lenses. These are optically worked from crown glass, designed for presbyopia correction. They are finished lenses, not unfinished blanks.

Crown Glass Single Vision Lenses

Crown glass single vision lenses with low dispersion (index 1.52), ground and polished for everyday correction. These unmounted lenses are optically worked and available in spherical powers. They are finished lenses, not blanks.

Flint Glass Myopia Control Lenses

Flint glass myopia control lenses with peripheral defocus zones, designed to slow myopia progression in children. These unmounted lenses are optically worked with concentric treatment rings. They are finished lenses, not blanks.

High-Index 1.8 Glass Lenses for Eyeglasses

High-index 1.8 glass spectacle lenses for strong prescriptions, minimizing thickness while maintaining optical clarity. These unmounted lenses are made from dense flint glass and precisely ground. They are finished lenses, not blanks.

Prism Glass Spectacle Lenses

Prism glass spectacle lenses incorporating prism diopters to correct eye alignment disorders. These unmounted lenses are optically worked with base-in/out prism ground into the prescription surface. They are finished lenses, not blanks.

Progressive Addition Glass Lenses

Progressive addition glass lenses with a seamless power gradient from distance to near, ground into high-quality optical glass. These unmounted lenses are optically worked and finished. They are not designed for hazardous work.

Reading Glass Magnifier Lenses

Reading glass magnifier lenses with +1.00 to +3.50 spherical power for presbyopia correction, featuring aspheric design. These unmounted lenses are optically worked from crown glass. They are finished lenses, not blanks.

Uncoated Glass Spectacle Lenses

Uncoated glass spectacle lenses, basic plano-convex or concave lenses from optical crown glass, designed for prescription correction. These unmounted lenses are optically worked and finished. They are not designed for hazardous work.

Anti-Reflective Coated Trivex Lenses

Anti-reflective coated Trivex lenses are unmounted spectacle lenses made from Trivex, a lightweight, impact-resistant optical material. The multi-layer anti-reflective coating reduces glare and back reflections, making them suitable for hazardous work environments where optical clarity is critical. These lenses are unfinished and light polarizing, designed for further processing into safety spectacles for workers.

High Base Curve Wrap Polycarbonate Lenses

High base curve wrap polycarbonate lenses are unmounted spectacle lenses with an 8+ base curve, designed for curved sports and fashion eyewear frames. They maintain optical clarity in high curvature applications, making them suitable for protective eyewear in hazardous work settings. These lenses are unfinished and light polarizing, intended for manufacturing safety spectacles.

Sports Performance Polycarbonate Lenses

Sports performance polycarbonate lenses are impact-resistant unmounted lenses engineered for sports eyewear, featuring enhanced peripheral vision and hydrophobic coatings. They meet ANSI Z87.1 safety standards, making them suitable for hazardous work environments. These lenses are unfinished and light polarizing, designed for incorporation into safety spectacles for workers.

Trivex Unmounted Prescription Lenses

Trivex unmounted prescription lenses are high-impact polymer lenses designed for impact-resistant eyeglasses and safety eyewear prescriptions. They offer superior strength over polycarbonate with an Abbe value for minimal distortion, making them ideal for hazardous work environments. These lenses are unfinished and light polarizing, intended for manufacturing safety spectacles for workers.

Aspheric Polycarbonate Unmounted Lenses

Unmounted aspheric polycarbonate spectacle lenses designed to minimize peripheral distortion in eyeglasses. These lenses are made of plastic, a non-glass material, and are not finished for specific prescriptions, making them classifiable under the 'Other' tariff item.

Bifocal Polycarbonate Unmounted Lenses

Unmounted bifocal polycarbonate spectacle lenses with segmented near vision correction for presbyopia. These plastic lenses are not finished for specific prescriptions and are made of a non-glass material, qualifying them for the 'Other' tariff item.

Blue Light Blocking High-Index Lenses

High-index plastic unmounted spectacle lenses with selective blue light filtering coatings for digital eye strain protection. These lenses are made of a non-glass material and are not finished for specific prescriptions, falling under the 'Other' tariff item.