Trivex Lens Blanks for Eyewear from Japan
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 — 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
• 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