Spectacle lenses of other materials
Optical fibers and optical fiber bundles; optical fiber cables other than those of heading 8544; sheets and plates of polarizing material; lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked: > Spectacle lenses of other materials
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 9001.50.00.00
Polycarbonate Unmounted Spectacle Lenses
Unmounted spectacle lenses made from polycarbonate plastic, designed for eyeglasses to correct vision. They are lightweight, impact-resistant, and used in prescription eyewear. Classified under HTS 9001.50.00.00 as spectacle lenses of materials other than glass.
CR-39 Resin Unmounted Spectacle Lenses
Unmounted lenses crafted from CR-39 allyl diglycol carbonate resin for prescription eyeglasses. Known for excellent optical clarity and scratch resistance in vision correction. Falls under HTS 9001.50.00.00 for non-glass spectacle lenses.
Trivex Unmounted Prescription Lenses
High-impact Trivex polymer lenses, unmounted, for impact-resistant eyeglasses and safety eyewear prescriptions. Offers superior strength over polycarbonate with Abbe value for minimal distortion. HTS 9001.50.00.00 covers these plastic spectacle lenses.
High-Index 1.67 Plastic Spectacle Lenses
Thin, lightweight high-index (1.67) plastic unmounted lenses for strong prescriptions in eyeglasses. Reduces lens thickness significantly compared to standard indices. Classified in HTS 9001.50.00.00 as other material spectacle lenses.
Aspheric Polycarbonate Unmounted Lenses
Aspheric design polycarbonate spectacle lenses, unmounted, minimizing peripheral distortion in eyeglasses. Ideal for progressive and high-base curve prescriptions. HTS 9001.50.00.00 for non-glass optical elements.
Photochromic Transition Plastic Spectacle Lenses
Unmounted plastic spectacle lenses with photochromic technology that darkens in UV light, like Transitions lenses. Provides automatic tinting for indoor/outdoor vision correction. HTS 9001.50.00.00 applies to these other material lenses.
Bifocal Polycarbonate Unmounted Lenses
Unmounted bifocal spectacle lenses in polycarbonate with segmented near vision correction. Features flat-top or executive line bifocal design for presbyopia. Classified under HTS 9001.50.00.00 for plastic spectacle optics.
Anti-Reflective Coated Trivex Lenses
Unmounted Trivex spectacle lenses featuring multi-layer anti-reflective coatings to reduce glare. Enhances night vision and aesthetics by eliminating back reflections. HTS 9001.50.00.00 for coated non-glass spectacle lenses.
Progressive Addition Plastic Spectacle Lenses
Unmounted plastic progressive lenses providing seamless vision correction across distances without visible lines. Features corridor design for intermediate vision. Classifies in HTS 9001.50.00.00 as other spectacle lenses.
Prism-Controlled Polycarbonate Lenses
Polycarbonate unmounted spectacle lenses incorporating prism correction for eye alignment disorders like strabismus. Base-in/out prism power built into prescription. HTS 9001.50.00.00 for specialized plastic spectacle lenses.
Myopia Control Ortho-K Plastic Lenses
Specialized unmounted plastic spectacle lenses for myopia management in children, featuring peripheral defocus technology. Worn over orthokeratology contacts or standalone. HTS 9001.50.00.00 as therapeutic spectacle lenses.
Blue Light Blocking High-Index Lenses
High-index plastic unmounted spectacle lenses with selective blue light filtering coatings for digital eye strain protection. Maintains prescription correction while blocking HEV light. Classified HTS 9001.50.00.00.
Sports Performance Polycarbonate Lenses
Impact-resistant polycarbonate unmounted lenses engineered for sports eyewear with enhanced peripheral vision and hydrophobic coatings. Meets ANSI Z87.1 safety standards. HTS 9001.50.00.00 for performance spectacle lenses.
Custom-Torics for Astigmatism Plastic Lenses
Precision-ground plastic unmounted toric spectacle lenses correcting astigmatism with cylinder and axis specifications. Made-to-order for complex prescriptions. HTS 9001.50.00.00 classification.
High Base Curve Wrap Polycarbonate Lenses
Unmounted polycarbonate spectacle lenses with 8+ base curves for curved 'wrap' sports and fashion eyewear frames. Maintains optical clarity in high curvature. HTS 9001.50.00.00 for specialized plastic lenses.