Rimless Eyeglass Frame Cables from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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