HS code for eyeglass frames
The U.S. HS code for eyeglass frames is usually 9003.11.00.00 (plastic), with a 2.5% general duty and an estimated total of 15% from China and 15% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 40% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic | 9003.11.00.00 | 2.5% | 15% |
| Metal | 9003.19.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9003.11.00.00: Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof / Frames and mountings / Of plastics
- 9003.19.00.00: Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof / Frames and mountings / Of other materials
What decides the code
Eyeglass frames are classified in heading 9003 as frames and mountings for spectacles. The material of the frame decides between 9003.11.00.00 for plastics and 9003.19.00.00 for other materials.
- Frame material decides the subheading. Plastic frames take 9003.11.00.00. Frames of metal or other non-plastic materials take 9003.19.00.00.
- The article must be a frame or mounting for spectacles, goggles or the like, or a part of one, to fall in heading 9003.
- Frames presented with lenses are still classified in heading 9003 when the frames give the goods their essential character.
Common mistakes
- Classifying plastic frames in 9003.19.00.00 is wrong because that line covers frames of other materials, not plastics.
- Putting frames in heading 9004 is wrong because 9004 covers spectacles and goggles themselves, not frames and mountings.
- Classifying metal frames by the base metal, such as in Chapter 73 or 76, is wrong because heading 9003 specifically covers spectacle frames.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 15% = 2.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 40%.
- Vietnam
- 15% = 2.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9003.11.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Plastic
- CN 9003 11 00, 2.2%
- Metal
- CN 9003 19 00, 2.2%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for eyeglass frames?
The U.S. HTS code for eyeglass frames is usually 9003.11.00.00 (plastic). Other versions use 9003.19.00.00 for metal. The first six digits, 9003.11, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on eyeglass frames from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9003.11.00.00 is 2.5%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 15% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 15%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9003.11.00.00Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof / Frames and mountings / Of plastics
- 9003.19.00.00Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof / Frames and mountings / Of other materials
- Heading 9003Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.