Metal Eyeglass Bridge Inserts from China
Precision-machined metal inserts used in the nose bridge area of spectacle frames to enhance durability and adjustability. Typically made from stainless steel or titanium alloys. Falls under HTS 9003.90.00.00 as specialized parts for frames and mountings of spectacles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings in documentation proving eyewear-specific design to distinguish from general metal hardware
• Ensure anti-corrosion certifications for metal parts used in skin-contact applications
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests general hardware use, which could trigger reclassification