Polycarbonate Unmounted Spectacle Lenses from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify lens material composition via lab testing to confirm non-glass classification and avoid misclassification as 9001.40
• Include FDA registration and labeling compliance documentation for ophthalmic products entering the US market
• Check for anti-dumping duties on polycarbonate lenses from specific Asian manufacturers; request scope rulings if applicable