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U.S. imports of spectacle lenses of materials other than glass, unmounted (HS 900150) totaled $116.1M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Spectacle Lenses of Materials Other Than Glass, Unmounted paid $8.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $65.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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3.4K shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 9001
Subheading 900150 · $116.1M of $313.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9001500000 | Spectacle Lenses of Other Materials, Unmounted | $116.1M | 7.24% | 56.30% | $8.4M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9001500000 | Spectacle Lenses of Other Materials, Unmounted | $59.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$116.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$59.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Thailand together supply 62% of it.
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rate provision · imports
43.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.24%.