Trivex Lens Blanks for Eyewear from China
Impact-resistant Trivex polymer blanks, optically clear and lightweight, formed into spectacle shapes for corrective grinding. Classified under HTS 7015.10.00.00 as glass equivalents (fused silica per notes) that are hollowed but unworked. Superior to polycarbonate for aberration control in prescriptions.
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
• Provide ANSI Z87.1 impact test results if marketed for safety eyewear compliance
• Confirm 'glass' status via fused silica content per chapter notes for polymer blends
• Document molding process to prove no annealing post-forming that could deem it worked