U.S. imports of Sunglasses (HS 900410) totaled $100.0M in August 2026, imported from 47 countries.
Importers of Sunglasses paid $14.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Sunglasses imports of $100.0M in August 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $111.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataItaly leads US imports of sunglasses, reflecting the heading's strong luxury and fashion-brand concentration, with China and Japan also among the top suppliers. Classified under a single 10-digit line (9004100000), all sunglasses — regardless of lens material, frame construction, or UV-protection rating — fall here, making accurate classification straightforward but lens-specification documentation critical for FDA and FTC labeling compliance. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin goods under this heading, a key cost consideration for importers sourcing from China.
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6.8K import shipments a month
Yes. The FDA regulates sunglasses as medical devices if they make therapeutic claims, and the FTC requires truthful UV-protection labeling. Importers should ensure lens transmittance and UV-blocking specifications are documented and that marketing claims are substantiated before entry.
Italian-origin sunglasses are subject to the standard MFN duty rate without additional trade-remedy surcharges. Chinese-origin sunglasses under 9004100000 are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the base rate, which can materially affect landed cost calculations and sourcing decisions.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 9004
Subheading 900410 · $100.0M of $171.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9004100000 | Sunglasses | $99.4M | 14.80% | 99.66% | $14.7M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9004100000 | Sunglasses | $52.7M |
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
$100.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$52.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.3B of Sunglasses and exported $643.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and China together supply 73% of it. China pays 21.9% duty; Italy 10.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
0.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.80% of imports for consumption.