Product classification
HS code for Glass eyeglass lens: 9001.40
Lenses, spectacle, unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked.
Classification of glass eyeglass lens under HS 9001.40
Glass eyeglass lenses are classified under HS code 9001.40, which specifically covers unmounted spectacle lenses made of glass. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, focusing on the material composition and the intended function as an optical element. Chapter 90 encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical, or surgical instruments and apparatus. Within this chapter, heading 9001 is reserved for optical fibers and optical fiber bundles, as well as lenses, prisms, mirrors, and other optical elements of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked. The sub-heading 9001.40 is precise for glass lenses that have been optically worked, meaning they have undergone grinding or polishing to produce specific optical properties required for vision correction or protection. If the glass has not been optically worked, it would fall under Chapter 70. The classification ensures that precision-engineered optical components are distinguished from raw glass materials.
- Covers
- Single vision glass spectacle lenses
- Bifocal glass spectacle lenses
- Trifocal glass spectacle lenses
- Progressive glass spectacle lenses
- Corrective glass lenses for sunglasses
- Unmounted glass lenses for safety goggles
- Also under 9001.40
- Zeiss glass lenses
- Essilor glass lenses
- Hoya glass lenses
- Rodenstock glass lenses
- Corning glass blanks
Codes often confused with 9001.40
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 9001.40 with HS code 9001.50. While both cover spectacle lenses, 9001.50 is strictly for lenses made of materials other than glass, such as polycarbonate or CR-39 plastics. Another common misclassification occurs with HS code 7015.10, which covers glass for corrective spectacles that has not been optically worked. The distinction lies in whether the lens has been ground and polished to a specific prescription or optical curve. If the glass is merely molded and not yet finished for optical use, 7015 is the correct heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900140 (the code used for glass eyeglass lens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900140 (the code used for glass eyeglass lens) in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 900140, not only glass eyeglass lens.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Hong Kong $82M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $59M 20% of world exports
- 3 Italy $44M 15% of world exports
World total: $292M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $46M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $43M 13% of world imports
- 3 France $41M 13% of world imports
World total: $326M 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 glass eyeglass lens
Brazil classifies glass eyeglass lens under NCM 9001.40.00: HS 9001.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass eyeglass lens
What is the HS code for Glass eyeglass lens?
The HS code for Glass eyeglass lens is 900140 (Lenses, spectacle; unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked). The HS code for unmounted glass spectacle lenses that have been optically worked is 9001.40.
How do I classify Glass eyeglass lens for customs?
Glass eyeglass lens is classified under HS code 900140 — Lenses, spectacle; unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include lenses already mounted in frames?
No, lenses already mounted in frames are classified under HS code 9004.10 for sunglasses or 9004.90 for other spectacles, as they are considered finished optical products rather than individual elements.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass eyeglass lens (HS 900140)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900140 (the code used for glass eyeglass lens) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($82M, 28% of world exports), China ($59M) and Italy ($44M). World exports came to about $292M, 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 glass eyeglass lens (HS 900140)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900140 (the code used for glass eyeglass lens) in UN Comtrade data were China ($46M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($43M) and France ($41M). World imports came to about $326M, 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 Glass eyeglass lens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900140 for Glass eyeglass 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 glass eyeglass lens in Brazil?
In Brazil, glass eyeglass lens (HS 900140) is classified under NCM 9001.40.00.