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Acuvue Oasys Daily Disposable Contact Lenses from Japan

These are soft, daily disposable contact lenses made from senofilcon A hydrogel material with high oxygen permeability, designed for extended wear comfort. They fall under HTS 9001.30.00.00 as unmounted contact lenses of any material, specifically for vision correction. The lenses are supplied in sterile blister packs but classified as optical elements rather than packaged goods.

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

• Ensure FDA premarket approval (PMA) or 510(k) clearance documentation is available, as contact lenses are Class II or III medical devices

• Verify sterile packaging integrity during import to avoid contamination issues; include certificates of analysis for lens materials

• Labeling must comply with 21 CFR 801 for prescription devices; common pitfall is incorrect country-of-origin marking on individual blisters