Aviator-Style Tinted Glass Lenses from China
Gradient-tinted glass spectacle lenses (gray/green 23-43% transmission) shaped for teardrop aviator frames, combining prescription correction with light reduction for pilots. Optically worked from neutral-density tinted glass blanks. HTS 9001.40.00.00 for all glass spectacle lenses including fashion/safety tints.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document visible light transmission (VLT 15-43%) proving not sunglass-exclusive classification
• Include Rx range documentation (-8 to +4 typical for aviators) confirming spectacle function
• Specify gradient density profiles (85% top, 15% bottom) distinguishing from uniform tint lenses