HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7015.90 – Glasses; clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses
HS code 7015.90 is the 6-digit subheading for glasses, clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses. It is used for watch glasses, clock glasses, non-corrective sunglass lenses (unfinished), safety goggle lenses (unfinished) and hollow glass spheres (for lenses).
What HS 7015.90 covers
This diverse HS code covers several types of non-optically worked glass components, including clock and watch glasses, non-corrective spectacle glasses (such as those for sunglasses or safety glasses without prescription), and hollow glass spheres or segments used in their manufacture. These items are characterized by their preliminary shape (curved, bent, hollowed) but lack the precise optical working required for corrective lenses. The international trade in these components is driven by the manufacturing sectors for watches, fashion eyewear (non-prescription), and specialized industrial applications. Importers are typically countries with strong assembly industries for watches, fashion accessories, and safety equipment, such as Switzerland (for watches), China (for various goods), and parts of Southeast Asia. Exporters are often countries with advanced glass forming capabilities, including China, Germany, and Japan, which supply these essential components to global manufacturers across different industries.
- Covers
- Watch glasses
- Clock glasses
- Non-corrective sunglass lenses (unfinished)
- Safety goggle lenses (unfinished)
- Hollow glass spheres (for lenses)
- Glass segments (for lenses)
- Fashion eyewear lenses (non-prescription, unfinished)
- Examples
- Seiko watch crystals
- Rolex watch glasses
- Ray-Ban sunglass blanks (non-prescription)
- Oakley safety glass preforms
- Swatch watch faces
Codes often confused with 7015.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 701510 (corrective spectacle lenses) if the non-corrective nature is not clear, or with 900190 (other optically worked glass) if the items have undergone optical working.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701590 in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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 Hong Kong $54M 41% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $20M 16% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $18M 14% of world exports
World total: $130M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $19M 17% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $18M 16% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $17M 15% of world imports
World total: $112M 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 7015.90 4
Brazil splits HS 7015.90 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7015.90.10 Clock and watch glassesVidros de relojoaria
- 7015.90.20 Glasses for protective masks, goggles, shieldsVidros para máscaras, óculos ou anteparos, protetores
- 7015.90.30 Glasses for other non-corrective spectaclesVidros para os demais óculos
- 7015.90.90 Other similar glasses; hollow glass spheresOutros
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 7015.90
What is HS code 701590?
HS code 701590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glasses; clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses. This diverse HS code covers several types of non-optically worked glass components, including clock and watch glasses, non-corrective spectacle glasses (such as those for sunglasses or safety glasses without prescription), and hollow glass spheres or segments used in their manufacture. These items are characterized by their preliminary shape (curved, bent, hollowed) but lack the precise optical working required for corrective lenses. The international trade in these components is driven by the manufacturing sectors for watches, fashion eyewear (non-prescription), and specialized industrial applications. Importers are typically countries with strong assembly industries for watches, fashion accessories, and safety equipment, such as Switzerland (for watches), China (for various goods), and parts of Southeast Asia. Exporters are often countries with advanced glass forming capabilities, including China, Germany, and Japan, which supply these essential components to global manufacturers across different industries.
What products fall under HS code 701590?
Watch glasses, Clock glasses, Non-corrective sunglass lenses (unfinished), Safety goggle lenses (unfinished), Hollow glass spheres (for lenses), Glass segments (for lenses), Fashion eyewear lenses (non-prescription, unfinished)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701590?
This code can be confused with 701510 (corrective spectacle lenses) if the non-corrective nature is not clear, or with 900190 (other optically worked glass) if the items have undergone optical working.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701590 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($54M, 41% of world exports), Switzerland ($20M) and the United Kingdom ($18M). World exports came to about $130M, 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 701590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701590 in UN Comtrade data were China ($19M, 17% of world imports), Hong Kong ($18M) and Thailand ($17M). World imports came to about $112M, 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 701590 structured?
HS code 701590 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701590?
Brazil splits HS code 701590 into 4 NCM codes: 7015.90.10 (Clock and watch glasses), 7015.90.20 (Glasses for protective masks, goggles, shields), 7015.90.30 (Glasses for other non-corrective spectacles), 7015.90.90 (Other similar glasses; hollow glass spheres). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.