Prism Glass Spectacle Lenses from China

Glass lenses incorporating prism diopters to correct eye alignment disorders such as strabismus or diplopia, featuring base-in/out prism ground into the prescription surface. These unmounted, optically worked lenses are essential for binocular vision therapy. They remain under HTS 9001.40.00.00 as their primary role is spectacle-based vision correction.

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

Include ophthalmologist prescription specs showing prism base and power (e.g

2Δ BI) to confirm medical necessity

Ensure bilateral/single eye marking to distinguish from paired orthopedic insoles classification rules