Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other
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Heading 9004 covers spectacles, goggles, and similar eyewear, whether corrective, protective, or other. It is split by whether the item is sunglasses or other eyewear. Within other eyewear, the schedule separates safety glasses or safety goggles from all other items.
Products in this heading
- Sunglasses
- Safety glasses
- Safety goggles
- Ski goggles
- Swimming goggles
- Non-prescription reading glasses
- Prescription eyeglasses
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the item is sunglasses, which falls under 9004.10.00.00, or other eyewear, which falls under 9004.90.
- For other eyewear, decide whether it is safety glasses or safety goggles for 9004.90.00.10 or other eyewear for 9004.90.00.90.
- Check whether the item is finished eyewear rather than frames, mountings, or unmounted lenses.
- Use the item's intended protective safety function to separate safety eyewear from general or sports eyewear.
Often confused with
- Heading 9001Contact lenses
Unmounted optical lenses are classified in heading 9001, not as finished eyewear.
- Heading 9003Spectacle frames and mountings
Frames and mountings are parts of eyewear, not finished spectacles or goggles.
- Heading 9005Binoculars
Binoculars and optical telescopes are in heading 9005, not eyewear.
- Heading 4202Spectacle cases
Cases are containers, not spectacles or goggles.
- Heading 9018Sight-testing instruments
Instruments used to test vision are apparatus, not wearable eyewear.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for sunglasses?
Sunglasses are classified under 9004.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2%.
What is the duty on safety glasses or safety goggles?
Safety glasses or safety goggles are classified under 9004.90.00.10 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 2.5%.
How do I classify ski goggles?
Ski goggles that are not safety glasses or safety goggles fall under 9004.90.00.90, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.