Product classification
HS code for Eyeglass blanks: 7015.10
Glasses for corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked.
Classification of eyeglass blanks under HS 7015.10
Eyeglass blanks are classified under HS code 7015.10. This classification falls within Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware. Heading 7015 specifically addresses clock or watch glasses and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked. The distinction "not optically worked" is the primary factor for this classification. In the context of the Harmonized System, "optically worked" refers to glass that has undergone grinding or polishing to produce specific optical properties required for vision correction. Eyeglass blanks are the raw materials—semi-finished glass pieces that have been molded or cast into a curved shape but have not yet been subjected to the precision surfacing required to meet a specific prescription. Once these blanks are ground and polished to a prescription, they transition from Chapter 70 to Chapter 90. Subheading 7015.10 is specifically for glasses intended for corrective spectacles, distinguishing them from non-corrective glass used in clocks or other instruments. This classification is essential for manufacturers who import raw glass materials for further processing into finished lenses.
- Covers
- Semi-finished glass lenses for spectacles
- Molded glass blanks for corrective eyewear
- Unground spectacle glass discs
- Curved glass blanks for vision correction
- Hollowed glass for corrective lenses
- Also under 7015.10
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 9001.40, which covers glass lenses for spectacles that are already "optically worked." If the glass has been ground or polished to a specific prescription, it must be moved to Chapter 90. Another common error is using 7015.90, which is a residual category for other types of glass like clock glasses. Additionally, plastic eyeglass blanks are not classified here; they fall under Chapter 39 or HS code 9001.50 if they are already optically worked. Importers must verify if the glass has undergone any optical processing before selecting 7015.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 701510 (the code used for eyeglass blanks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 701510 (the code used for eyeglass blanks) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 701510, not only eyeglass blanks.
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 eyeglass blanks
Brazil splits HS 7015.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7015.10.10Photochromic glasses for corrective lenses
- 7015.10.91Clear (white) glass for corrective lenses
- 7015.10.92Coloured glass for corrective lenses
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about eyeglass blanks
What is the HS code for Eyeglass blanks?
The HS code for Eyeglass blanks is 701510 (Glasses for corrective spectacles; curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked). The HS code for glass eyeglass blanks that have not been optically worked is 7015.10. This code applies to curved or bent glass intended for corrective spectacles.
How do I classify Eyeglass blanks for customs?
Eyeglass blanks is classified under HS code 701510 — Glasses for corrective spectacles; curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does "not optically worked" mean for HS code 7015.10?
It means the glass has been produced by molding, casting, or simple bending but has not yet been ground or polished to create specific refractive power or optical precision. Once it is ground to a prescription, it is considered optically worked.
Which countries are the top exporters of eyeglass blanks (HS 701510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 701510 (the code used for eyeglass blanks) 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 eyeglass blanks (HS 701510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 701510 (the code used for eyeglass blanks) 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.
Is the HS code for Eyeglass blanks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701510 for Eyeglass blanks 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 eyeglass blanks in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 701510 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for eyeglass blanks depends on the product's details: 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).