Rimless Eyeglass Frame Cables from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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