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Sports Performance Polycarbonate Lenses

Impact-resistant polycarbonate unmounted lenses engineered for sports eyewear with enhanced peripheral vision and hydrophobic coatings. Meets ANSI Z87.1 safety standards. HTS 9001.50.00.00 for performance spectacle lenses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%+17.5%19.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2%+10.0%12%
🇨🇦Canada2%+10.0%12%
🇩🇪Germany2%+10.0%12%
🇯🇵Japan2%+10.0%12%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9004.90.00Higher: 20% vs 19.5%

If complete plastic sports eyewear

Assembled sports glasses with plastic frames go to finished eyewear provisions.

3923.40.00Higher: 40.3% vs 19.5%

If industrial safety goggle lenses

Non-prescription safety lenses may classify as plastic articles.

7016.90.50Higher: 40% vs 19.5%

If glass safety equivalents

Glass sports/protective lenses route to Chapter 70 per exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Z87+ markings and drop ball test certification mandatory

Sports-specific tints require color transmission documentation

Ventilation features don't affect lens classification

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