Chapter 9003 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 90.03
Safety Blue Polycarbonate Safety Goggle Frames
Industrial-grade polycarbonate frames designed specifically for safety goggles used in hazardous work environments. They feature wide temple adjustment and ventilation slots for fog prevention, and are engineered to securely mount protective lenses. These frames fall under tariff item 9003.11.10 because they are made of plastics and are designed for safety goggles for workers in hazardous occupations.
9003.11.20Essilor C 500 TR90 Flexible Eyeglass Frames
Ultra-lightweight TR90 nylon plastic eyeglass frames with memory flexibility and hypoallergenic properties, featuring integrated spring hinges molded from the same material. These frames are designed for general prescription or plano spectacles, not for safety or hazardous work applications.
9003.11.20Flexon M37 Stainless-Free Plastic Frames
100% plastic spring-core frames with shape memory technology that returns to original form after bending, eliminating metal allergies entirely. These frames are intended for general eyewear use, not for safety or industrial applications.
9003.11.20Gucci GG 3597/S Acetate Aviator Sunglass Frames
Luxury acetate aviator frames with signature GG logo engraving and gold-tone plastic hinges, designed for premium sunglass lenses. These frames are for fashion or general eyewear, not for safety or hazardous work environments.
9003.11.20Maui Jim Baby Beach Plastic Sport Frames
Wraparound plastic frames for polarized sport sunglasses with rubberized grips and lightweight Grilamid TR-90 construction, optimized for water sports and outdoor activities. These are general sport frames, not safety goggles for hazardous work.
9003.11.20Oakley Holbrook Acetate Sunglass Frames
Sporty acetate plastic frames for sunglasses with lightweight O Matter construction and Unobtainium nose pads for grip, engineered for active lifestyles. These frames are for general recreational use, not for safety or hazardous work.
9003.11.20Prada PR 01OS Acetate Cat-Eye Eyeglass Frames
Iconic cat-eye acetate frames with bold upward sweep and signature triangle logo, crafted from premium laminated plastic sheets for fashion-forward prescription eyewear. These frames are for general style use, not safety applications.
9003.11.20Ray-Ban RB2140 Wayfarer Plastic Eyeglass Frames
Classic Wayfarer-style eyeglass frames made entirely from durable acetate plastic, featuring the iconic trapezoidal shape and riveted hinges, designed to hold prescription or plano lenses for everyday vision. These are general-purpose frames, not for hazardous work.
9003.11.20Tom Ford FT5194 Butterfly Acetate Frames
Oversized butterfly acetate frames with thick laminated construction and signature T-logo detailing in matching plastic, serving as a luxury statement piece for bold prescription eyewear styling. These frames are for fashion use, not safety or industrial applications.
9003.11.20Warby Parker Banks Polycarbonate Eyeglass Frames
Modern rectangular polycarbonate frames known for their lightweight and impact-resistant properties, ideal for prescription glasses, featuring adjustable nose pads and flexible hinges made from the same plastic material. These frames are for general vision correction, not safety goggles.
9003.19.00Acetate Plastic Eyeglass Frame
A lightweight eyeglass frame made from cellulose acetate plastic, designed for prescription eyewear. It includes hinged temples and adjustable nose pads, and is presented as a complete frame and mounting. As a frame of plastic, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00, which covers frames and mountings of other materials (i.e., not precious metal or base metal).
9003.19.00Adjustable Polycarbonate Reading Glasses Frame
A universal-fit polycarbonate frame designed for over-the-counter reading glasses, with adjustable temples for a one-size-fits-most fit. It is made of plastic and presented as a complete frame and mounting. This product falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 as a frame of other materials (plastic).
9003.19.00Aviator Style Plastic Sunglass Frame
A classic aviator-style frame made of acetate plastic, designed for sunglasses but imported without lenses. It is a complete frame and mounting, suitable for fitting with tinted lenses later. As a plastic frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames of other materials.
9003.19.00Bio-Resin Eco-Friendly Eyeglass Frame
An eco-friendly eyeglass frame made from bio-based resin plastic derived from plant materials, designed for environmentally conscious consumers. It is a complete frame and mounting for prescription lenses. As a plastic frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00, which covers frames of other materials.
9003.19.00Composite Carbon Fiber Eyeglass Frame
A high-tech eyeglass frame made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite, offering superior strength-to-weight ratio for premium eyewear. It is a complete frame and mounting, presented without lenses. As a plastic composite frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames of other materials.
9003.19.00Flexible Polyurethane Goggle Frame
A soft-touch polyurethane frame designed for ski and snowmobile goggles, offering flexibility in extreme cold conditions. It is a complete frame and mounting for goggle lenses, presented without lenses. As a plastic frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames and mountings of other materials.
9003.19.00Foldable Travel Eyeglass Frame
A compact nylon eyeglass frame with a folding hinge mechanism, designed for travel and portability. It is a complete frame and mounting for prescription lenses, presented without lenses. As a nylon plastic frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames of other materials.
9003.19.00Gaming VR Goggle Frame
An ergonomic polycarbonate frame designed to hold VR headset goggles, adjustable for extended wear and marketed as an eyewear mounting. It falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 as a frame or mounting for goggles of other materials, provided it is not excluded by Chapter 90 Note 1 (e.g., not a part of a machine or apparatus of Section XVI).
9003.19.00Hand-Painted Designer Acetate Frame
A luxury acetate eyeglass frame with hand-painted patterns and unique color gradients, designed for designer eyewear. It is a complete frame and mounting, presented without lenses. As a plastic frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames of other materials, regardless of decorative features.
9003.19.00Hypoallergenic Silicone Eyeglass Frame
A medical-grade silicone eyeglass frame designed for sensitive skin, fully flexible and free of metal parts. It is a complete frame and mounting for prescription lenses, presented without lenses. As a silicone plastic frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames of other materials.
9003.19.00Nylon Swimming Goggles Frame
An adjustable nylon plastic frame designed for competitive swim goggles, holding silicone eye cups and an elastic strap. It is a complete frame and mounting for goggle lenses, presented without lenses. As a plastic frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames and mountings of other materials.
9003.19.00Polycarbonate Safety Glasses Frame
A high-impact polycarbonate frame designed for industrial safety glasses, featuring temple adjustability and brow protection. It is a complete frame and mounting, presented without lenses. As a plastic frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames of other materials, even if designed for safety use.
9003.19.00Rimless Plastic Bridge Mounting
A specialized nylon bridge and hinge assembly designed for rimless eyeglass designs, connecting temples to lenses. It is presented as a complete mounting system for rimless spectacles. As a plastic mounting, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames and mountings of other materials.
9003.19.00TR90 Sports Eyeglass Frame
A durable TR90 thermoplastic frame designed for athletic eyewear, offering flexibility and impact resistance for active lifestyles. It is a complete frame and mounting, presented without lenses. As a thermoplastic frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames of other materials.
9003.19.00Ultem Children's Eyeglass Frame
A lightweight Ultem polyetherimide frame designed for pediatric prescription glasses, hypoallergenic and flexible for growing faces. It is a complete frame and mounting, presented without lenses. As a plastic frame, it falls under tariff item 9003.19.00 for frames of other materials.
9003.90.10Safety Goggle Frame Strap Anchors
Reinforced plastic or metal anchors that secure elastic straps to protective goggle frames, ensuring secure fit during industrial use. ANSI Z87.1 compliant, these are goggle frame parts.
9003.90.903D Printed Eyeglass Prototype Frames
3D printed eyeglass prototype frames are custom plastic parts used by designers to test new frame shapes before mass production. They are unfinished spectacle frame parts, not yet fitted with lenses or hinges, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings for spectacles.
9003.90.90Acetate Eyeglass Frame Hinges
Acetate eyeglass frame hinges are spring-loaded components that connect temple arms to the front frame, enabling folding. They are essential parts of spectacle frames and are classified under parts of frames and mountings for spectacles.
9003.90.90Carbon Fiber Eyeglass Temple Sleeves
Carbon fiber eyeglass temple sleeves are lightweight covers that slide over standard plastic temples to enhance strength and aesthetics. They are parts of spectacle frames, adding structural and visual benefits, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.
9003.90.90Eyeglass Frame End Tips
Eyeglass frame end tips are rubber or silicone pieces that fit on temple ends to prevent slipping and enhance comfort. They are parts of spectacle frames, improving grip and wearability, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.
9003.90.90Foldable Reading Glass Frame Joints
Foldable reading glass frame joints are multi-axis hinges that allow glasses to fold flat for portability. They are specialized parts of spectacle frames, enhancing functionality, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.
9003.90.90Magnetic Eyeglass Frame Connectors
Magnetic eyeglass frame connectors are rare-earth magnets that allow clip-on sunglasses to attach to prescription frames. They are parts of spectacle frames, enabling quick style changes, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.
9003.90.90Metal Eyeglass Bridge Inserts
Metal eyeglass bridge inserts are precision-machined components used in the nose bridge area to enhance durability and adjustability. They are parts of spectacle frames, made from stainless steel or titanium, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.
9003.90.90Plastic Eyeglass Temple Arms
Plastic eyeglass temple arms are adjustable side arms made from acetate or nylon that attach to the frame front and rest over the ears. They are parts of spectacle frames, providing support and comfort, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.
9003.90.90Rimless Eyeglass Frame Cables
Rimless eyeglass frame cables are flexible metal cables used to hold lenses in place through drilled holes, typically made from titanium or stainless steel. They are parts of spectacle frames, providing minimalist support, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.
9003.90.90Silicone Nose Pads for Eyeglasses
Silicone nose pads for eyeglasses are soft, hypoallergenic pads that attach to frames to rest comfortably on the nose. They are parts of spectacle frames, preventing slippage, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.
9003.90.90Spectacle Frame Adjustment Pads
Spectacle frame adjustment pads are adhesive-backed foam or silicone pads used by opticians to fine-tune frame fit. They are parts of spectacle frames, providing customization, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.
9003.90.90Titanium Eyeglass Frame Screws
Titanium eyeglass frame screws are micro-precision screws used to secure temples, hinges, and nose pads in high-end frames. They are parts of spectacle frames, offering corrosion resistance, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.
9003.90.90Trivex Lens Grooving Pads
Trivex Lens Grooving Pads are specialized consumable pads used during the manufacturing process to groove Trivex lenses, enabling secure edge mounting in nylon half-rim frames. They are classified as parts of spectacle frames because they are specifically designed for use in the production of eyewear frames. This tariff item covers other parts of frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, not elsewhere specified.
9003.90.90VR Goggle Frame Mounting Brackets
VR goggle frame mounting brackets are adjustable polymer components that mount prescription lens inserts into virtual reality goggle frames. They are parts of goggle frames, enabling corrective vision, and are classified under parts of frames and mountings.