Metal Eyeglass Bridge Inserts from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.5%
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
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