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U.S. imports of spectacle lenses of materials other than glass, unmounted (HS 900150) totaled $121.6M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Spectacle Lenses of Materials Other Than Glass, Unmounted paid $8.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $66.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPlastic, polycarbonate, and high-index resin ophthalmic lenses dominate the modern eyewear supply chain and are classified here when made of any material other than glass. Mexico leads US imports under this heading — a supply pattern shaped by proximity and integrated North American optical manufacturing — followed by Thailand and Laos. All unmounted non-glass spectacle lenses enter under a single tariff line (9001500000). Because lens material directly determines the correct heading, importers should maintain clear documentation distinguishing resin type and index from glass substrates.
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Yes. Any unmounted spectacle lens made of a non-glass material — including standard CR-39 resin, polycarbonate, Trivex, and high-index plastic substrates — is classified under 900150 regardless of refractive index or coating. The glass-versus-non-glass distinction at the HS6 level is what separates this heading from 900140.
Mexico's prominence reflects integrated optical manufacturing operations established under USMCA-era supply chains, allowing finished and semi-finished plastic lens blanks to move efficiently across the US-Mexico border. Proximity reduces lead times and cold-chain or fragility risks associated with precision optical goods, making Mexico a preferred sourcing hub compared to more distant Asian suppliers for this product category.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $59.2M | $42.4M | -$16.7M |
| THAILAND | $15.9M | $3.4M | -$12.5M |
| LAOS | $10.0M | -- | -$10.0M |
| PHILIPPINES | $8.5M | $17K | -$8.5M |
| CHINA | $7.6M | $786K | -$6.8M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9001500000 | SPECTACLE LENSES OF OTHER MATERIALS, UNMOUNTED | $121.6M | 12.83% | $8.5M |
SPECTACLE LENSES OF OTHER MATERIALS, UNMOUNTED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9001500000 | SPECTACLE LENSES OF OTHER MATERIALS, UNMOUNTED | $62.9M |
SPECTACLE LENSES OF OTHER MATERIALS, UNMOUNTED
4.8M prs
INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $80.3M | $37.3M | -$43.0M |
| Ohio | $8.9M | $14.3M | +$5.4M |
| California | $13.3M | $3.5M | -$9.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSLETA, TX | $39.8M | $21.4M | -$18.5M |
| OTAY MESA, CA | $34.9M | $18.7M | -$16.1M |
| NOGALES, AZ | $8.3M | $382K | -$7.9M |