Frames and mountings for spectacles — HTS 9003
Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof
Chapter 90 › Heading 9003
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9003 covers frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, and similar eyewear, plus identifiable parts of those frames or mountings. It is a product category, not a complete classification: it can include finished frame or mounting units and separate components such as parts designed for those products.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start by confirming that the item is a frame, mounting, or frame part rather than complete eyewear, lenses, or a different optical article. The subheadings then commonly distinguish products by factors such as the material used and the type of article or part. Read the full legal description, including any subheading notes and statistical suffix wording, and classify the product based on its condition when imported.
What to check
- Confirm whether you are importing a frame or mounting, a separate frame part, complete spectacles or goggles, or lenses; similar-looking products may fall in different headings.
- Identify the principal material of the frame or part, such as plastic, base metal, or another material, and verify how the tariff text defines or separates those materials.
- Determine whether the item is a complete frame or mounting or an identifiable part, and use the subheading language that matches that form.
- Review the complete 8-digit HTSUS description and any relevant section, chapter, heading, or subheading notes rather than relying on a product search term alone.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, bills of materials, and supplier descriptions available so a customs broker or classification specialist can verify the selection when the design or material is unusual.
HTS heading 9003 summary
Frames and mountings for spectacles is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9003.11.00.00 👉 | Of plastics | 2.5% | Free | 50% |
| 9003.19.00.00 👉 | Of other materials | Free | — | 50% |
| 9003.90.00.00 👉 | Parts | 2.5% | Free | 50% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9003?
Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.