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Cellulose Acetate Spectacle Frame Blanks

Sheets of cellulose acetate cut into basic rectangular blanks for further machining into eyeglass frames. Still classifiable as stock sheets under HTS 3920.73.00.00 before finishing. Optical industry raw material.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.9%+35.0%37.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9003.19.00Lower: 17.5% vs 37.9%

If shaped into frame components

Partially worked frames become Chapter 90 'frames and mountings'.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 37.9%

If fully machined but unfinished

Advanced processing beyond blanks makes 'other plastic articles'.

7117.90.90Lower: 28.5% vs 37.9%

If imitation jewelry frames

Fashion frames without optical function shift to imitation jewelry.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document as unfinished stock to avoid 9003 finished goods rates

β€’ Pattern verification confirms sheet status

β€’ High-value; insure shipments

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