Uncoated Glass Spectacle Lenses from China

These are basic plano-convex or concave glass lenses made from optical crown glass, unmounted and designed specifically for use in prescription eyeglasses to correct refractive errors like myopia or hyperopia. They fall under HTS 9001.40.00.00 as spectacle lenses of glass that are optically worked but not mounted in frames. The lenses are produced through grinding and polishing processes to achieve precise curvature and surface quality for 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

Obtain FDA establishment registration and device listing for ophthalmic products, as spectacle lenses are Class 1 medical devices

Provide certificates of optical quality and material composition to verify glass content and avoid misclassification as plastic lenses

Declare exact diopter power and base curve on commercial invoice to prevent reclassification during customs examination