Polarization Glass Spectacle Lenses
Glass spectacle lenses embedded with polarizing film between crown glass wafers to reduce glare for fishing, driving, or golf applications while maintaining prescription correction. Unmounted and precisely surfaced for frame mounting. Falls under HTS 9001.40.00.00 as corrective spectacle lenses of glass, not polarizing sheets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as polarizing sheet material
Polarizing film/plastic sheets before glass lamination classify under raw polarizing material.
If pre-polarized sunglass lenses
Polarized lenses intended solely as sunglasses without prescription classify under 9004.10.
If non-prescription colored signal glass
Tinted glass sheets for signaling or non-corrective use fall under Chapter 70.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test and document polarization axis orientation (typically 106-112° horizontal) for authenticity
• Ensure visible light transmission 15-40% for prescription use, avoiding sunglass-only classification
• Package with test cards showing glare reduction to support corrective spectacle function
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