Product classification
HS code for Metal eyeglass frame: 9003.19
Frames and mountings, for spectacles, goggles or the like, of materials other than plastics.
Classification of metal eyeglass frame under HS 9003.19
Metal eyeglass frames are classified under HS code 9003.19. This code is part of Chapter 90, which encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9003 specifically covers frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like, and their parts. The sub-classification 9003.19 is designated for frames made of materials other than plastics, which primarily includes base metals such as stainless steel, titanium, monel, and nickel silver. The classification is determined by the material of the frame's main structure. Even if the frame has plastic temple tips or nose pads, it is classified by the predominant material of the chassis and temples. This code applies to both finished frames ready for lenses and unfinished frames that have reached the essential character of a spectacle frame.
- Covers
- Titanium spectacle frames
- Stainless steel eyeglass mountings
- Gold-plated base metal frames
- Metal frames for safety goggles
- Rimless metal mountings for spectacles
- Aluminum eyeglass frames
- Also under 9003.19
- Lindberg titanium frames
- Ray-Ban Aviator frames (metal)
- Persol metal frames
- Mykita stainless steel frames
- Shwood wooden frames
Codes often confused with 9003.19
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is 9003.11, which is reserved strictly for frames made of plastics. Importers must verify the primary material of the frame to choose between 9003.11 and 9003.19. Another common error is 9004.10, which is the code for finished sunglasses. If the frames are imported with tinted lenses already installed, they must be classified as sunglasses under 9004. Additionally, frames made entirely of precious metal (solid gold or silver) may occasionally be misclassified under Chapter 71, but 9003 is the specific heading for spectacle mountings regardless of the metal's value.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900319 (the code used for metal eyeglass frame), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900319 (the code used for metal eyeglass frame) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 900319, not only metal eyeglass frame.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $733M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $593M 21% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $352M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $378M 12% of world imports
- 2 Italy $289M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $268M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 metal eyeglass frame
Brazil splits HS 9003.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9003.19.10Base metal spectacle frames
- 9003.19.90Spectacle frames of other materials
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal eyeglass frame
What is the HS code for Metal eyeglass frame?
The HS code for Metal eyeglass frame is 900319 (Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, of materials other than plastics).
How do I classify Metal eyeglass frame for customs?
Metal eyeglass frame is classified under HS code 900319 — Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, of materials other than plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for metal eyeglass frames?
The correct HS code for spectacle frames and mountings made of metal is 9003.19.
Does this code include the arms or temples of the glasses?
Yes, 9003.19 covers both complete frames and the individual metal parts of frames, such as temples, bridges, and nose-piece assemblies.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal eyeglass frame (HS 900319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900319 (the code used for metal eyeglass frame) in UN Comtrade data were China ($733M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($593M) and Hong Kong ($352M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 metal eyeglass frame (HS 900319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900319 (the code used for metal eyeglass frame) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($378M, 12% of world imports), Italy ($289M) and Hong Kong ($268M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 Metal eyeglass frame the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900319 for Metal eyeglass frame 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 metal eyeglass frame in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 900319 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for metal eyeglass frame depends on the product's details: 9003.19.10 (Base metal spectacle frames), 9003.19.90 (Spectacle frames of other materials).