Frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles Import Duty Rate
Frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles (Plastics)
Customs Duty Summary
The HTS code for frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles is 9003.11.0000, carrying a standard Column 1 General MFN US import duty rate of 2.5%. Commercial shipments originating from China are subject to additional USTR Section 301 tariffs (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)), bringing total tariff exposure to approximately 10.0% – 27.5%.
Tariff & Duty Rate Breakdown
Official USITC duty components applicable to HTS 9003.11.0000
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Standard MFN Column 1 Rate
Chapter 90
⚠️ Customs Notice: Illustrative reference — verify exact classification against USITC.gov before filing. Always verify binding rulings and final classification codes with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or a licensed customs broker prior to commercial entry filing.
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Frequently Asked Questions for HTS 9003.11.0000
Official tariff rules, origin differences, and regulatory compliance for importing frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles
How much import duty will I pay on HTS Code 9003.11.0000 (Frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles)?
The standard US Customs base MFN duty rate for HTS Code 9003.11.0000 is 2.5% calculated on the commercial FOB/dutiable invoice value. For goods originating from China, an additional USTR Section 301 surcharge applies (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)), bringing total tariff exposure to approximately 10.0% – 27.5%. Customs also assesses the mandatory 0.3464% Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) on formal entries.
What is the country-of-origin impact on tariffs for HTS 9003.11.0000?
Your country of origin dictates whether preferential trade agreements or punitive surcharges apply to HTS 9003.11.0000. While non-sanctioned WTO member countries receive the standard Column 1 rate of 2.5%, China origin incurs Section 301 scrutiny (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)), whereas USMCA (Mexico/Canada) or CAFTA-DR origins may qualify for tariff exemptions if qualifying certificates of origin are filed.
What customs entry documentation is required to clear commercial shipments of HTS 9003.11.0000?
For commercial entries of frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles exceeding the $2,500 formal entry threshold, US Customs (CBP) requires an Entry/Immediate Delivery Form (CBP 3461), Entry Summary (CBP 7501), commercial invoice stating actual transaction value in No., packing list, and ocean bill of lading or air waybill. Certain goods may also require partner agency review depending on technical specifications.
Can shipments of Frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles enter duty-free under Section 321 De Minimis?
Under 19 U.S.C. § 1321 (Section 321), individual commercial shipments imported by one person on one day with a fair retail value of $800 or less historically qualified for duty-free and informal clearance. However, importers should note that active trade enforcement rules and restrictions for goods subject to partner government agency oversight or Section 301 trade remedies may require formal filing regardless of value. Always check with a licensed customs broker before relying on de minimis exemptions.