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Progressive Addition Lens Blanks from Japan

Blanks with seamless gradient zones for continuous vision correction, pre-formed but unground for spectacles. Under HTS 7015.10.00.00 as corrective glasses not optically worked, despite complex molding. Preferred for presbyopia without visible lines.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include molding diagrams showing corridor width and add power zones

• Avoid declaring as 'finished' to prevent premature Chapter 90 shift

• Customs may require proof of grinding allowance remaining on surfaces