Steampunk Goggles from China
Fashion steampunk goggles with brass fittings, leather straps, and tinted lenses for costume and mild protection. HTS 9004.90 as corrective/protective eyewear despite stylistic elements, providing functional vision correction/protection. Functional lenses required.
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
• Prove functional lenses to avoid costume accessory (9505) classification
• Declare leather/brass proportions accurately for material-based duties
• Halloween bulk shipments risk Chapter 95 toy classification