Product classification
HS code for Plastic spectacle frame: 9003.11
Frames and mountings, for spectacles, goggles or the like, of plastics.
Classification of plastic spectacle frame under HS 9003.11
Plastic spectacle frames are classified under HS code 9003.11. Chapter 90 of the Harmonized System covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9003 is dedicated to frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like, and parts thereof. Within this heading, the code is further subdivided by material. Subheading 9003.11 is reserved for frames made of plastics. This includes frames made from cellulose acetate, propionate, epoxy resins, or carbon fiber reinforced plastics. It is important to note that this code only applies to the frames themselves or the mountings; once lenses are fitted, the entire article moves to heading 9004. The classification logic follows the principle of specificity. While a plastic frame is technically an "article of plastic," Chapter 90 provides a much more specific description for optical components. This specificity takes precedence over the general plastic articles heading in Chapter 39. The frames may include metal hinges or small decorative metal elements, but as long as the primary material of the frame front and temples is plastic, 9003.11 remains the correct classification. This code is used globally to track the trade of eyewear components and is vital for optical wholesalers and manufacturers who distribute frames to laboratories for lens fitting.
- Covers
- Acetate eyeglass frames
- TR90 memory plastic frames
- Plastic frames for safety goggles
- Plastic sunglass frames (without lenses)
- Nylon sports eyewear frames
- Plastic mountings for rimless glasses
- Also under 9003.11
- Ray-Ban Wayfarer frames
- Oakley O-Matter frames
- Warby Parker plastic frames
- Zenni Optical acetate frames
- Carrera plastic frames
Codes often confused with 9003.11
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 9004.10 (Sunglasses) or 9004.90 (Other spectacles). These codes are only for finished products that include lenses. If the frames are imported without lenses, they must stay in 9003.11. Additionally, metal frames are classified under 9003.19, so material identification is critical. General plastic parts under 3926.90 should never be used for spectacle frames due to the existence of the specific 9003 heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900311 (the code used for plastic spectacle frame), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900311 (the code used for plastic spectacle frame) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 900311, not only plastic spectacle frame.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.1B 28% of world exports
- 2 China $943M 23% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $508M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $731M 18% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $452M 11% of world imports
- 3 Italy $370M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 spectacle frame
Brazil classifies plastic spectacle frame under NCM 9003.11.00: HS 9003.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic spectacle frame
What is the HS code for Plastic spectacle frame?
The HS code for Plastic spectacle frame is 900311 (Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, of plastics).
How do I classify Plastic spectacle frame for customs?
Plastic spectacle frame is classified under HS code 900311 — Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, of plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for plastic spectacle frames?
The correct HS code for frames and mountings for spectacles made of plastic is 9003.11.
Does this code include the protective case?
If the case is sold with the frame, it may be classified together under GRI 5; however, cases imported separately are usually classified under 4202.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic spectacle frame (HS 900311)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900311 (the code used for plastic spectacle frame) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.1B, 28% of world exports), China ($943M) and Hong Kong ($508M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of plastic spectacle frame (HS 900311)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900311 (the code used for plastic spectacle frame) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($731M, 18% of world imports), Hong Kong ($452M) and Italy ($370M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 spectacle frame the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900311 for Plastic spectacle 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 plastic spectacle frame in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic spectacle frame (HS 900311) is classified under NCM 9003.11.00.