HS code for reading glasses
The U.S. HS code for reading glasses is usually 9004.90.00.90 (ready-made), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready-made | 9004.90.00.90 | 2.5% | 15% |
- 9004.90.00.90: Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other / Other
What decides the code
Reading glasses are classified as spectacles of heading 9004, and ready-made pairs fall under 9004.90.00.90.
- The product is a pair of spectacles with lenses mounted in a frame, which places it in heading 9004.
- The glasses are ready-made and not corrective prescription eyewear, so they take the residual line 9004.90.00.90.
- A change to a different article, such as a magnifier on a stand or a lens blank, would move the item out of heading 9004.
Common mistakes
- Classifying reading glasses under 9001 is wrong because that heading covers optical fibers, lenses and prisms, not finished spectacles.
- Classifying them under 9013 is wrong because that heading covers magnifiers and similar optical appliances, not spectacles worn on the face.
- Classifying them under 9021 is wrong because that heading covers orthopedic and prosthetic articles, not non-prescription reading glasses.
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 9004.90.00.90, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Ready-made
- CN 9004 90 10, 2.9%
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 reading glasses?
The U.S. HTS code for reading glasses is usually 9004.90.00.90 (ready-made). The first six digits, 9004.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on reading glasses from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9004.90.00.90 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.
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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.