UV Protection Safety Goggles from Germany
These safety goggles provide UV protection for lab workers and outdoor technicians, featuring impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses and adjustable straps. They fall under HTS 9004.90.00 as protective eyewear not classified as sunglasses (9004.10) or frames alone (9004.90 specifically for other types). Designed for general protective use beyond medical correction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify ANSI Z87.1 certification for impact resistance to ensure compliance with US safety standards
• Include detailed lens material specs (e.g
• polycarbonate) and UV rating documentation in entry filings
• Avoid misclassification as sunglasses; emphasize protective function over fashion in invoices