Product classification
HS code for Contact lens: 9001.30
Lenses, contact, unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked.
Classification of contact lens under HS 9001.30
Contact lenses are classified under HS code 900130 because they are defined as unmounted optical elements designed to be worn directly on the surface of the eye. This classification falls within Chapter 90, which encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Specifically, heading 9001 covers optical fibers and optical fiber bundles, as well as lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors, and other optical elements of any material, provided they are unmounted. The classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings and any relative Section or Chapter Notes. Since contact lenses are explicitly named in subheading 900130, this code takes precedence over more general categories. The material of the lens—whether it is a soft hydrogel, a rigid gas permeable polymer, or a silicone-based material—does not change this classification, provided the lens is optically worked and remains unmounted.
- Covers
- Soft contact lenses (daily or monthly)
- Rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses
- Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses
- Toric contact lenses for astigmatism
- Cosmetic or decorative contact lenses (with or without corrective power)
- Extended wear contact lenses
- Also under 9001.30
- Acuvue Oasys (Johnson & Johnson)
- Dailies Total1 (Alcon)
- Biofinity (CooperVision)
- MyDay (CooperVision)
- Air Optix (Alcon)
- Bausch + Lomb ULTRA
Codes often confused with 9001.30
Common mistake. Contact lenses are frequently misclassified under HS code 900490, which covers spectacles, goggles, and the like. However, 9004 is reserved for mounted optical goods (eyewear with frames). Another common error is using 900140 or 900150, which are specifically for glass or plastic spectacle lenses that are not yet mounted in frames but are intended for use in glasses rather than direct eye contact.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900130 (the code used for contact lens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900130 (the code used for contact lens) in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 900130, not only contact lens.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Ireland $1.4B 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.1B 16% of world exports
World total: $7.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $1.4B 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $801M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $568M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $7.4B 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 code for contact lens
Brazil classifies contact lens under NCM 9001.30.00: HS 9001.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about contact lens
What is the HS code for Contact lens?
The HS code for Contact lens is 900130 (Lenses, contact; unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked). The HS code for contact lenses is 900130, which covers unmounted contact lenses of any material.
How do I classify Contact lens for customs?
Contact lens is classified under HS code 900130 — Lenses, contact; unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do colored cosmetic lenses use the same HS code?
Yes, even if they do not provide vision correction, cosmetic lenses are classified under 900130 because they are optical elements worn on the eye.
Which countries are the top exporters of contact lens (HS 900130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900130 (the code used for contact lens) in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($1.4B, 19% of world exports), Germany ($1.3B) and the United States ($1.1B). World exports came to about $7.0B, 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 contact lens (HS 900130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900130 (the code used for contact lens) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.4B, 19% of world imports), the United States ($801M) and Germany ($568M). World imports came to about $7.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Contact lens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900130 for Contact lens is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for contact lens in Brazil?
In Brazil, contact lens (HS 900130) is classified under NCM 9001.30.00.