About HS Code 701510
This HS code specifically covers unfinished or semi-finished glass blanks intended for corrective spectacle lenses. These are glass pieces that have been curved, bent, or hollowed to a preliminary shape but have not yet undergone the precise grinding, polishing, and coating processes that impart their final optical power and surface treatments. Essentially, they represent the raw material or intermediate product in the manufacturing of prescription eyewear. The international trade in these blanks is a crucial segment of the global optical industry supply chain. Major importers are countries with large optical manufacturing and finishing industries, such as China, India, and various European nations, where these blanks are further processed into finished lenses. Exporters are typically countries with specialized glass foundries capable of producing high-quality optical glass, like Japan, Germany, and the USA. The trade is significantly influenced by global demand for eyewear, continuous technological advancements in lens materials, and the pursuit of cost-effectiveness in manufacturing processes.
Products Under This Code
Uncut spectacle blanks, Semi-finished ophthalmic lenses, Curved glass lens blanks, Bent glass lens preforms, Hollowed glass lens molds, Raw glass lens discs, Corrective lens substrates
Real World Examples
Hoya lens blanks, Essilor lens preforms, Zeiss raw optical glass, Shamir lens blanks, Rodenstock semi-finished lenses
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 900140 (finished glass spectacle lenses) which covers optically worked lenses, and 900150 (finished plastic spectacle lenses) which are made of a different material.
Products Classified Under 7015.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
Japan, Germany, and the USA are key exporters, while China, India, and Italy are major importers for further processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 701510?
HS code 701510 covers: Glasses for corrective spectacles; curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked. This HS code specifically covers unfinished or semi-finished glass blanks intended for corrective spectacle lenses. These are glass pieces that have been curved, bent, or hollowed to a preliminary shape but have not yet undergone the precise grinding, polishing, and coating processes that impart their final optical power and surface treatments. Essentially, they represent the raw material or intermediate product in the manufacturing of prescription eyewear. The international trade in these blanks is a crucial segment of the global optical industry supply chain. Major importers are countries with large optical manufacturing and finishing industries, such as China, India, and various European nations, where these blanks are further processed into finished lenses. Exporters are typically countries with specialized glass foundries capable of producing high-quality optical glass, like Japan, Germany, and the USA. The trade is significantly influenced by global demand for eyewear, continuous technological advancements in lens materials, and the pursuit of cost-effectiveness in manufacturing processes.
What products fall under HS code 701510?
Uncut spectacle blanks, Semi-finished ophthalmic lenses, Curved glass lens blanks, Bent glass lens preforms, Hollowed glass lens molds, Raw glass lens discs, Corrective lens substrates
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701510?
This code is distinct from 900140 (finished glass spectacle lenses) which covers optically worked lenses, and 900150 (finished plastic spectacle lenses) which are made of a different material.
How is HS code 701510 structured?
HS code 701510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.