High-Index Glass Lens Blanks from Germany
These thin, lightweight glass blanks with high refractive index (1.60-1.74) are molded for progressive or bifocal corrective lenses before surfacing. They qualify under HTS 7015.10.00.00 as unworked glasses for spectacles, bent or hollowed but not optically processed. Ideal for strong prescriptions requiring minimal thickness.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include lab tests for refractive index to substantiate high-index claims and corrective purpose
• Ensure customs declarations specify 'not optically worked' per chapter notes to maintain this classification
• Watch for anti-reflective coatings; if applied, they may trigger reclassification if considered worked