HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7015.10 – Glasses for corrective spectacles; curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked
HS code 7015.10 is the 6-digit subheading for glasses for corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked. It is used for uncut spectacle blanks, semi-finished ophthalmic lenses, curved glass lens blanks, bent glass lens preforms and hollowed glass lens molds.
What HS 7015.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Hoya lens blanks
- Essilor lens preforms
- Zeiss raw optical glass
- Shamir lens blanks
- Rodenstock semi-finished lenses
Codes often confused with 7015.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701510 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 77% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 40% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $25M 77% of world exports
- 2 China $2.4M 7.5% of world exports
- 3 France $1.8M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $32M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $16M 40% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $10M 26% of world imports
- 3 India $3.3M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $39M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 7015.10 3
Brazil splits HS 7015.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7015.10.10 Photochromic glasses for corrective lensesFotocromáticos
- 7015.10.9 OtherOutros Group
- 7015.10.91 Clear (white) glass for corrective lensesBrancos
- 7015.10.92 Coloured glass for corrective lensesColoridos
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.15 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7015.10
What is HS code 701510?
HS code 701510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701510 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($25M, 77% of world exports), China ($2.4M) and France ($1.8M). World exports came to about $32M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 701510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701510 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($16M, 40% of world imports), Belgium ($10M) and India ($3.3M). World imports came to about $39M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701510?
Brazil splits HS code 701510 into 3 NCM codes: 7015.10.10 (Photochromic glasses for corrective lenses), 7015.10.91 (Clear (white) glass for corrective lenses), 7015.10.92 (Coloured glass for corrective lenses). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.