Rimless Eyeglass Frame Cables from China

Flexible metal cables used in rimless eyeglass designs to hold lenses in place through drilled holes, typically titanium or stainless steel. Provides minimalist aesthetic support. Covered by HTS 9003.90.00.00 as spectacle frame parts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

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

Provide lens hole diameter compatibility charts for proper frame matching

Test for flexibility retention after 10,000+ cycles per eyewear standards

Declare as 'optic frame components only' to avoid jewelry misclassification