Prism-Controlled Polycarbonate Lenses from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Prism diopter values must appear on invoices for medical device validation
• Ophthalmologist Rx verification prevents misuse classification
• Custom slab-off prisms require made-to-measure documentation