Product classification
HS code for Plastic eyeglass lens: 9001.50
Lenses, spectacle, unmounted, of materials other than glass.
Classification of plastic eyeglass lens under HS 9001.50
Plastic eyeglass lenses are classified under HS code 9001.50. This code is part of Chapter 90, which encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Specifically, heading 9001 covers optical fibers, polarizing material, and unmounted optical elements. Subheading 9001.50 is reserved for spectacle lenses made of materials other than glass, which primarily includes various types of plastics like polycarbonate, CR-39, and high-index polymers. These items are classified here because they are optical elements that have been worked (ground or polished) to a specific prescription or curvature but are not yet mounted in frames. The classification remains the same whether the lenses are finished (ready for insertion) or semi-finished (requiring further surfacing), provided they are recognizable as spectacle lenses. The transition from Chapter 39 (Plastics) to Chapter 90 occurs because the item's primary character is its optical function rather than its material composition.
- Covers
- Polycarbonate corrective lenses
- CR-39 plastic eyeglass lenses
- High-index plastic lenses for spectacles
- Bifocal or progressive plastic lenses (unmounted)
- Plastic sunglass lenses without frames (prescription or non-prescription)
- Also under 9001.50
- Essilor Crizal lenses
- Hoya Sensity lenses
- Zeiss DuraVision lenses
- Shamir Autograph lenses
- Transitions Optical lenses
Codes often confused with 9001.50
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these under 7015.10, which is specifically for glass lenses. Another frequent mistake is using 9004.10, which is the code for finished sunglasses, or 9004.90 for finished spectacles. HS code 9001.50 is strictly for the lenses themselves when they are imported as separate, unmounted components. If the lenses are already installed in frames, the entire unit is classified under 9004.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900150 (the code used for plastic eyeglass lens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900150 (the code used for plastic eyeglass lens) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 900150, not only plastic eyeglass lens.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.3B 16% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $1.2B 14% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $832M 10% of world exports
World total: $8.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 17% of world imports
- 2 France $661M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $584M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $8.2B 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 plastic eyeglass lens
Brazil classifies plastic eyeglass lens under NCM 9001.50.00: HS 9001.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic eyeglass lens
What is the HS code for Plastic eyeglass lens?
The HS code for Plastic eyeglass lens is 900150 (Lenses, spectacle; unmounted, of materials other than glass). The HS code for unmounted plastic eyeglass lenses is 9001.50.
How do I classify Plastic eyeglass lens for customs?
Plastic eyeglass lens is classified under HS code 900150 — Lenses, spectacle; unmounted, of materials other than glass. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include contact lenses?
No, contact lenses are classified under a different subheading, 9001.30, regardless of the material they are made from.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic eyeglass lens (HS 900150)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900150 (the code used for plastic eyeglass lens) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 16% of world exports), Thailand ($1.2B) and Mexico ($832M). World exports came to about $8.3B, 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 plastic eyeglass lens (HS 900150)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900150 (the code used for plastic eyeglass lens) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 17% of world imports), France ($661M) and Germany ($584M). World imports came to about $8.2B, 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 Plastic eyeglass lens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900150 for Plastic 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 plastic eyeglass lens in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic eyeglass lens (HS 900150) is classified under NCM 9001.50.00.