Plastics Import Duty Rate — HTS 9003.11.0000
Frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles
Customs Duty Summary
Chapter 90 covers plastics (HTS 9003.11.0000) at a 2.5% Column 1 rate. When sourced from China, USTR Section 301 tariffs apply (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)), bringing combined tariff liability to approximately 10.0% – 27.5%.
Tariff & Duty Rate Breakdown
Official USITC duty components applicable to HTS 9003.11.0000
No.
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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Optical, Medical & Clocks
Eyewear, sunglasses, optical frames, protective medical respirators, and quartz wristwatches.
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Frequently Asked Questions for HTS 9003.11.0000
Official tariff rules, origin differences, and regulatory compliance for importing plastics
What US customs tariff applies to importing frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles under HTS 9003.11.0000?
Products classified under HTS 9003.11.0000 carry a standard Column 1 General MFN duty rate of 2.5%. When originating from China, an additional Section 301 tariff applies (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)), bringing total estimated duty exposure to 10.0% – 27.5%. In addition to customs duties, formal commercial shipments require payment of CBP's 0.3464% Merchandise Processing Fee (min $33.58, max $651.50).
What are the country-of-origin tariff differences when importing frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles from Europe, Japan, or Mexico versus China?
Precision optical and medical manufacturing in countries such as Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, or Mexico incurs only the standard Column 1 MFN tariff of 2.5%, avoiding USTR Section 301 punitive duties (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)). Mexican manufacturing under USMCA can qualify for 0% duty-free entry if optical assemblies and electronic housings satisfy North American rules of origin and transformation criteria.
What FDA impact resistance and device listing standards govern eyewear under HTS 9003.11.0000?
Non-corrective sunglasses and spectacle frames under HTS Chapter 90 are classified as Class I medical devices by the US FDA. Importers must hold an active FDA Device Listing and ensure every lens production batch complies with the 21 CFR 801.410 drop-ball impact resistance test. A valid impact resistance Certificate of Compliance must accompany the commercial shipment for CBP and FDA inspector audit.
Are shipments of frames & mountings for spectacles, eyeglasses or goggles under HTS 9003.11.0000 eligible for informal de minimis entry?
No. The Section 321 $800 duty-free exemption is suspended across all origin countries under 19 CFR 10.151 and 19 CFR 145.31. Even prior to the universal suspension, FDA-regulated medical devices were barred from informal clearance; the current regulation eliminates any ambiguity for HTS 9003.11.0000. All shipments require customs entry, payment of applicable duties (2.5%) and fees, and electronic transmission of FDA compliance documentation (510(k), device listings, or 21 CFR 801.410 drop-ball test certificates). (Regulatory status verified as of Q3 2026; subject to ongoing administrative review).