High-Index 1.67 Plastic Spectacle Lenses from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Refractive index certification required to validate high-index claims and tariff positioning
• Watch for undervaluation audits – high-index lenses command premium values
• Pair with proper prescription labeling to avoid reclassification as non-corrective