Polarization Glass Spectacle Lenses from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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