Bifocal Semi-Finished Glass Blanks from China
Glass blanks with pre-molded bifocal segments for distance and near vision correction, awaiting final grinding. HTS 7015.10.00.00 covers these bent, hollowed forms not optically worked. Common for reading and driving glasses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify segment type (flat-top, round) and base curve in import docs for verification
• Ensure no pre-grinding of reading portion to stay in unworked category
• FDA labeling requirements apply even to blanks destined for prescription use