About HS Code 900319
This HS code covers frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or similar eyewear, made from materials other than plastics. This includes frames crafted from metals (like titanium, stainless steel, or monel), wood, carbon fiber, or composite materials. Importers are eyewear brands, optical retailers, and assembly plants seeking diverse material options for their product lines. Exporters are specialized frame manufacturers, often focusing on premium materials or unique designs. Key trade considerations include the specific material's properties (e.g., hypoallergenic, lightweight, corrosion-resistant), design complexity, manufacturing precision, and adherence to fashion trends and quality standards. These frames cater to consumers seeking durability, specific aesthetics, or advanced material performance, representing a significant segment of the global eyewear market alongside plastic frames.
Products Under This Code
Titanium spectacle frames, Stainless steel eyewear frames, Wooden goggle frames, Carbon fiber spectacle frames, Monel alloy frames, Aluminum frames, Gold-plated frames, Horn frames
Real World Examples
Lindberg titanium frames, Ray-Ban Aviator frames (metal), Persol metal frames, Mykita stainless steel frames, Shwood wooden frames
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with plastic frames (9003.11) or parts of frames (9003.90). The key distinction is that these frames are complete mountings for lenses and are made from any material other than plastic.
Products Classified Under 9003.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Italy, China, and Japan are leading exporters, with the USA and European markets being major importers of non-plastic eyewear frames.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 900319?
HS code 900319 covers: Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, of materials other than plastics. This HS code covers frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or similar eyewear, made from materials other than plastics. This includes frames crafted from metals (like titanium, stainless steel, or monel), wood, carbon fiber, or composite materials. Importers are eyewear brands, optical retailers, and assembly plants seeking diverse material options for their product lines. Exporters are specialized frame manufacturers, often focusing on premium materials or unique designs. Key trade considerations include the specific material's properties (e.g., hypoallergenic, lightweight, corrosion-resistant), design complexity, manufacturing precision, and adherence to fashion trends and quality standards. These frames cater to consumers seeking durability, specific aesthetics, or advanced material performance, representing a significant segment of the global eyewear market alongside plastic frames.
What products fall under HS code 900319?
Titanium spectacle frames, Stainless steel eyewear frames, Wooden goggle frames, Carbon fiber spectacle frames, Monel alloy frames, Aluminum frames, Gold-plated frames, Horn frames
What are common misclassifications for HS code 900319?
This code is often confused with plastic frames (9003.11) or parts of frames (9003.90). The key distinction is that these frames are complete mountings for lenses and are made from any material other than plastic.
How is HS code 900319 structured?
HS code 900319 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.