Bifocal Safety Glasses from United States
Safety-rated bifocal glasses combining a +2.5 reader segment with full protective lenses and side shields, certified for workplace safety. They fall under this tariff item as protective eyewear with magnification, distinct from prescription glasses.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay be required
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 9004909010; Equal To 9004909090; Equal To 9004909010; Equal To 9004909090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Medical Devices · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 9004909010; Equal To 9004909090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Provide ANSI Z87.1 or CSA Z94.3 certification documents to substantiate the safety eyewear classification
• Clearly describe the bifocal segment and side shields on the commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as prescription glasses
• Verify if the product qualifies for duty-free treatment under trade agreements like CUSMA, if applicable