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Trivex Unmounted Prescription Lenses from Japan

High-impact Trivex polymer lenses, unmounted, for impact-resistant eyeglasses and safety eyewear prescriptions. Offers superior strength over polycarbonate with Abbe value for minimal distortion. HTS 9001.50.00.00 covers these plastic spectacle lenses.

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

• Certify Trivex material via manufacturer's specs; hybrid polymers risk scrutiny under plastics headings

• Include impact test reports (ASTM F803) for prescription safety lens validation

• Declare diopter power and base curve on entry docs to distinguish from non-prescription plano lenses