High-Index 1.8 Glass Lenses for Eyeglasses from Mexico
Thin, lightweight high-index (1.8 refractive index) glass spectacle lenses designed for strong prescriptions, minimizing lens thickness while maintaining aberration-free vision. Made from dense flint glass and precisely polished, these unmounted lenses fit standard eyeglass frames. HTS 9001.40.00.00 applies to all optically worked glass spectacle lenses regardless of index or thinness.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document Abbe value and dispersion properties to distinguish from lower-quality glass and support premium valuation
• Use protective shipping containers to prevent scratching, as damage could lead to rejection as 'optically worked' under customs inspection
• Declare aspheric design features if applicable to avoid confusion with simpler spherical lenses