Product classification
HS code for Plastic spectacle lens: 9001.50
Lenses, spectacle, unmounted, of materials other than glass.
Classification of plastic spectacle lens under HS 9001.50
The classification of plastic spectacle lenses under HS code 9001.50 is governed by Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9001 specifically includes optical fibers, lenses, prisms, mirrors, and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked. Subheading 9001.50 is dedicated to spectacle lenses made of materials other than glass. In modern optics, this predominantly refers to organic polymers such as CR-39 (allyl diglycol carbonate) or polycarbonate. These lenses are classified here when they are in an unmounted state—meaning they have been manufactured and potentially surfaced or coated but have not yet been fitted into frames. The classification remains the same whether the lenses are corrective (prescription) or non-corrective (plano), as long as they are intended for use in spectacles. This code excludes lenses that have already been mounted into frames, which would instead be classified under heading 9004 as complete spectacles. The precision and optical working of the plastic material are what distinguish these items from general plastic articles in Chapter 39.
- Covers
- Polycarbonate unmounted spectacle lenses
- CR-39 (plastic) corrective lenses
- High-index plastic lenses for eyeglasses
- Polarized plastic lenses for sunglasses (unmounted)
- Photochromic plastic lenses (unmounted)
- 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. The most frequent misclassification is using HS code 9001.40, which is reserved for spectacle lenses made of glass. Another common error is classifying unmounted lenses under HS code 9004.10 (sunglasses) or 9004.90 (other spectacles). Heading 9004 is only for finished, mounted eyewear. Additionally, importers sometimes mistakenly look in Chapter 39 for plastic articles, but Note 2(n) to Chapter 39 specifically excludes optical elements of Chapter 90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900150 (the code used for plastic spectacle lens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900150 (the code used for plastic spectacle 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 spectacle 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 spectacle lens
Brazil classifies plastic spectacle 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 spectacle lens
What is the HS code for Plastic spectacle lens?
The HS code for Plastic spectacle lens is 900150 (Lenses, spectacle; unmounted, of materials other than glass). The HS code for unmounted spectacle lenses made of plastic or materials other than glass is 9001.50.
How do I classify Plastic spectacle lens for customs?
Plastic spectacle 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 lenses already in frames?
No, once lenses are mounted in frames, the entire assembly is classified under HS code 9004 as spectacles or sunglasses.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic spectacle lens (HS 900150)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900150 (the code used for plastic spectacle 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 spectacle lens (HS 900150)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900150 (the code used for plastic spectacle 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 spectacle lens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900150 for Plastic spectacle 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 spectacle lens in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic spectacle lens (HS 900150) is classified under NCM 9001.50.00.