Hollow Glass Sphere for Spectacle Blanks from Japan
Precision hollow glass spheres segmented for grinding into noncorrective sunglass or safety spectacle lenses, curved but not optically worked. Falls under HTS 7015.90.20.00 as segments for manufacture of such glasses, retaining chapter 70 status. Used in eyewear production 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
• Specify end-use in commercial invoice as 'for spectacle manufacture'; test for lead content if crystal grade
• Common error: classifying as finished eyewear parts
• Ensure no post-annealing working beyond hollowing