Acetate Plastic Eyeglass Frame from China
A lightweight frame made from cellulose acetate plastic for prescription eyeglasses, featuring hinged temples and adjustable nose pads. It falls under HTS 9003.19.00.00 as a complete frame and mounting of plastic material (other than precious metal or base metal). Designed for holding corrective lenses in everyday vision correction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Verify material composition via lab testing to confirm plastic content exceeds any metal components for proper 9003.19 classification
• Include FDA registration if frames contact the eye area; ensure labeling meets 21 CFR 801 standards for ophthalmic products
• Avoid misclassification as toys (Ch. 95) by documenting adult eyewear intended use