Polycarbonate Unmounted Spectacle Lenses from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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