Bent Reading Glass Blanks

Curved glass blanks for noncorrective reading magnifiers, hollowed but not optically worked, suitable for simple vision aids. Falls under 7015.90.50.00 as similar glasses for spectacles, noncorrective type.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9001.90.40Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If incorporating optical working for prisms or magnifiers

Optically worked elements move to Chapter 90 for optical appliances.

7013.91.50Higher: 23.5% vs 17.5%

If made of lead crystal per subheading note

Lead crystal definition applies, changing subheading within glassware.

7006.00.40Higher: 39.9% vs 17.5%

If retaining character of cast/rolled/poured glass sheets

Chapter note keeps 7006 classification even if article-like, if not further processed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label clearly as noncorrective to avoid confusion with prescription lens codes

β€’ Confirm no reflecting layers post-annealing; chapter notes allow pre-annealing coatings

β€’ Use invoices specifying 'blanks' to prevent classification as finished products