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Bent Reading Glass Blanks from Japan

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.

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

• Label clearly as noncorrective to avoid confusion with prescription lens codes

• Confirm no reflecting layers post-annealing; chapter notes allow pre-annealing coatings

• Use invoices specifying 'blanks' to prevent classification as finished products