Polycarbonate Unmounted Spectacle Lenses from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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