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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of spectacle lenses of glass (SITC 88415) totaled $1.8M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Spectacle Lenses of Glass paid $219K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $1.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGround and polished glass ophthalmic lenses—including single-vision, bifocal, and progressive designs—are classified here when the substrate is glass rather than plastic or other materials. Glass lenses command a niche premium in the eyewear market for their scratch resistance and optical clarity, though they have largely been displaced by lighter polymer alternatives in high-volume retail. Importers should note that finished prescription lenses may attract FDA scrutiny as medical devices, and classification hinges on whether the lens is mounted (which would shift it to a finished spectacles heading) or unmounted.
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The key classification criterion is end-use design: lenses ground or polished specifically for use in spectacles or corrective eyewear fall here, while general optical glass blanks or unmounted elements not designed for eyewear are classified elsewhere. The lens must also be of glass substrate; polymer or resin lenses belong in a separate heading.
Finished ophthalmic lenses, including glass prescription lenses, can be regulated as medical devices by FDA. Importers should verify whether their specific product requires FDA registration or compliance with applicable device standards before entry.
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