Unworked Polycarbonate Spectacle Blanks from Germany
These are curved, hollow polycarbonate blanks designed specifically for grinding into corrective spectacle lenses. They fall under HTS 7015.10.00.00 as glasses for corrective spectacles that are not optically worked, meaning they have not undergone final surfacing or polishing. The material is injection-molded into lens shapes prior to optical processing.
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
• Verify the blanks are specifically shaped for corrective spectacles and not optically worked to avoid reclassification under 9001.40
• Include manufacturer specs confirming non-optical working status and intended use for prescription lenses in documentation
• Check for any coatings; absorbent or reflecting layers per chapter notes may affect classification if applied pre-annealing