Safety Glass Spectacle Lenses ANSI Z87+ from China
Heat-tempered or chemically strengthened glass spectacle lenses meeting ANSI Z87.1+ high impact standards for industrial prescription safety eyewear. Unmounted with 2.5mm minimum thickness and drop ball pass certification. Still classifies under HTS 9001.40.00.00 when intended for vision correction despite safety features.
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
• Provide ANSI Z87.1 high mark certification and high mass/high velocity test documentation
• Specify minimum center thickness (2.2mm plano, 2.5mm Rx) proving safety glass construction
• Distinguish from plano safety lenses by including prescription power markings