HS Code for Sunglass lenses (unfinished)
Unfinished sunglass lenses are classified under HS code 7015.90. This classification is determined by the material (glass) and the state of processing. Heading 7015 covers glasses for spectacles, curved, bent, or hollowed, which have not been optically worked. In the context of the Harmonized System, optically worked means that the surface has been ground or polished to produce specific optical properties, such as a corrective prescription. Unfinished lenses are typically molded or pressed into a curved shape but have not yet undergone the precision grinding required for finished eyewear. Because these items are intended for non-corrective spectacles (sunglasses) and are in an intermediate state of manufacture, they fall into the residual category of 7015.90. This heading excludes lenses made of plastics, which are classified in Chapter 39, and lenses that have already been optically worked, which move to Chapter 90.
Products Included
- Molded glass lens blanks for sunglasses
- Curved glass for non-corrective eyewear
- Unpolished glass lens discs
- Hollowed glass segments for spectacles
- Bent glass for protective goggles
Common Misclassification
The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 9001.40, which covers glass spectacle lenses that have been optically worked. If a lens has been ground to a specific curvature for vision correction, it must be classified in Chapter 90. Another common error is using HS code 9004.10, which is for finished sunglasses. Unfinished components cannot be classified as the finished article unless they have the essential character of the complete product, which unfinished blanks usually lack. Finally, plastic (organic) lens blanks are often wrongly placed here; they should be classified under 3926.90 or 9001.50 depending on their state.
FAQ
What is the HS code for unfinished sunglass lenses?
Unfinished glass lenses for sunglasses that have not been optically worked are classified under HS code 7015.90.
What does not optically worked mean in HS classification?
It refers to glass that has been shaped by molding, pressing, or bending but has not been subjected to the grinding and polishing processes used to create specific refractive power or optical clarity.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Sunglass lenses (unfinished)?
The HS code for Sunglass lenses (unfinished) is 701590 (Glasses; clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses).
How do I classify Sunglass lenses (unfinished) for customs?
Sunglass lenses (unfinished) is classified under HS code 701590 — Glasses; clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Sunglass lenses (unfinished) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701590 for Sunglass lenses (unfinished) is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.