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Reading Glass Magnifier Lenses from Japan

Glass spectacle lenses with +1.00 to +3.50 spherical power for presbyopia reading correction, featuring aspheric design to expand field of view. Unmounted plano-convex or meniscus form from high-clarity crown glass. Standard HTS 9001.40.00.00 classification for all corrective glass spectacle lenses.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Mark OTC power increments (+.50D steps) distinguishing from custom prescription lenses

• Provide distortion-free zone measurements (>80% aperture) proving spectacle quality

• For OTC reading imports, reference 21 CFR 801.420 exemption from full Rx labeling

Reading Glass Magnifier Lenses from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9001.40.00.00