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Polycarbonate Safety Glasses Frame

High-impact polycarbonate frame for industrial safety glasses, featuring temple adjustability and brow protection. Falls under HTS 9003.19.00.00 for plastic frames of goggles/spectacles. Meets OSHA safety standards for workplace eye protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9003.90.00Higher: 20% vs 17.5%

If separate brow guards or side shields

Individual frame components classify as parts in 9003.90.

3920.99Lower: 15.8% vs 17.5%

If polycarbonate plates used in non-frame applications

Other plastic sheets/plates not shaped for eyewear go to 3920.

8544.70.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If with integrated optical fiber lighting

Technical eyewear with fiber optics excludes from Chapter 90 per note 1(h).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include ANSI Z87+ certification docs to support safety eyewear classification

• Label with permanent markings per 29 CFR 1910.133; avoid temporary stickers

• Distinguish from machine parts (Ch. 84) via eyewear-specific ergonomic design

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