Product classification
HS code for Spectacle frame: 9003.19
Frames and mountings, for spectacles, goggles or the like, of materials other than plastics.
Classification of spectacle frame under HS 9003.19
Spectacle frames are classified under HS code 9003.19 when they are made of materials other than plastics. Heading 9003 is dedicated to frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or similar articles, as well as parts thereof. The classification is divided primarily by material. While plastic frames fall under 9003.11, all other materials—ranging from common base metals like stainless steel and monel to premium materials like titanium, wood, carbon fiber, or precious metals—are grouped under 9003.19. This classification applies to the frames imported as standalone components. It is important to note that the frames must be intended for corrective spectacles or protective goggles to fall under this heading. The technical construction of the frame, including the bridge, temples, and rims, defines the product as a "mounting" under the Harmonized System's terminology.
- Covers
- Titanium spectacle frames
- Stainless steel eyeglass frames
- Wooden spectacle frames
- Gold-plated or silver frames
- Carbon fiber frames (non-plastic matrix)
- Aluminum eyeglass mountings
- 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 error is classifying frames under 9004.10 (Sunglasses) or 9004.90 (Spectacles). Heading 9004 is only for finished articles that include lenses. If the frames are imported without lenses (or with non-prescription "dummy" lenses), they must stay in 9003. Another error is using 9003.11 for composite frames that are primarily metal but have plastic accents.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900319 (the code used for spectacle frame), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900319 (the code used for spectacle 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 spectacle 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 spectacle 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 spectacle frame
What is the HS code for Spectacle frame?
The HS code for Spectacle frame is 900319 (Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, of materials other than plastics).
How do I classify Spectacle frame for customs?
Spectacle 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 spectacle frames?
Metal or non-plastic spectacle frames are classified under HS code 9003.19.
What code is used if the frames are made of plastic?
Plastic spectacle frames are classified under HS code 9003.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of spectacle frame (HS 900319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900319 (the code used for spectacle 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 spectacle frame (HS 900319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900319 (the code used for spectacle 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 Spectacle frame the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900319 for 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 spectacle frame in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 900319 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for spectacle frame depends on the product's details: 9003.19.10 (Base metal spectacle frames), 9003.19.90 (Spectacle frames of other materials).