What is the HTS code for frames with demo lenses?

Q: What is the HTS code for frames with demo lenses?

Possible 6-digit HS codes for frames with demo lenses: 9003.11, 9003.19. The first 6 digits are the same in every country using the Harmonized System; the full 8-10 digit national code (e.g. EU TARIC, US HTSUS) depends on the destination country.

HTS Code for frames with demo lenses

Product

frames with demo lenses

HS Code (6-digit)

9003.11.••.•• 9003.19.••.••

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Possible 6-digit HS codes for frames with demo lenses: 9003.11, 9003.19.

The first 6 digits are the same in every country using the Harmonized System; the full 8-10 digit national code (e.g. EU TARIC, US HTSUS) depends on the destination country.

Demo lenses are demonstration lenses. These are plastic pieces that imitate prescription eyewear lenses. Sometimes the demo lenses are tinted. Often eyewear frames are shown to the retail customer with demo lenses in the frame, in order to give the buyer a better idea of how the frames will look with prescription optical lenses mounted in the frame. Demo lenses have no optical properties. After the retail customer selects their frames, the demo lenses will be removed and optical lenses will be mounted in the frame.
When frames are imported with demo lenses, the frames with demo lenses are classified in heading 9003, HTSUS, as frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like. When demo lenses are imported separately, they are not classified as parts of the frames. Also, they are not classified as accessories to the frames because heading 9003, HTSUS, has no accessory provision. Accordingly, when plastic demo lenses are imported separately, they classified in chapter 39, HTSUS, as articles of plastic.

Sample products for "frames with demo lenses"

EU Binding Tariff Information

HS Code :	9003.11
CN Code :	9003.11.••.••

BTI Reference :

Issuing Country : GERMANY

Date Of Issue : 12.Jan.2026 - 11.Jan.2029

Tidishield eye protection frame, consisting of flexible polypropylene temple-like glasses frame available in various colors

Description auto translated : So-called Tidishield eye protection frame, consisting of a flexible, temple-like glasses frame made of polypropylene, available in various colors (blue, yellow, green, pink and purple). External shape: See illustration in the appendix. The product serves as a frame for holding a transparent plastic pane made of polyester (not the subject of this BTI decision) as a spectacle lens and is combined with this to form protective glasses that are intended to protect against infectious liquids. 400 pieces each are packed in a dispenser box. The product is classified as “frames for glasses, made of plastic”.

Original Description: Sog. Tidishield Augenschutz-Rahmen, bestehend aus einem in verschiedenen Farben (blau gelb, grün, pink und lila) erhältlichen, flexiblen, bügelartigen Brillenrahmen aus Polypropylen. Äußere Form: Siehe Abbildung in der Anlage. Die Ware dient als Fassung der Aufnahme einer transparenten Kunststoffscheibe aus Polyester (nicht Gegenstand dieser vZTA-Entscheidung) als Brillenglas und wird mit diesem zu einer Schutzbrille zusammengesetzt, die vor infektiösen Flüssigkeiten schützen soll. Jeweils 400 Stück sind in einem Spenderkarton verpackt. Die Ware wird als "Fassung für Brillen, aus Kunststoff" eingereiht.

Source : EU Binding Tariff Information
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TR-BTI

HS Code :	9003.11
HS Code :	9003.11.••.••.••

Reference Number :

Issuing Country : TURKEY

Date Of Issue : 11.Oct.2017 - 22.May.2019

Description : OPTICAL GLASSES FRAME MADE OF PLASTIC (WITH A SUN PROTECTION ACCESSORY FITTED WITH A CLIP ON THE FRONT)

Original Description: PLASTİKTEN MAMUL OPTİK GÖZLÜK ÇERÇEVESİ (ÖNYÜZÜNE KLİPS İLE TAKILMIŞ GÜNEŞTEN KORUMA AKSESUARI İLE BİRLİKTE)

Source : TR-BTI

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US Customs Ruling (CROSS)

HS Code :	9003.19
HTS Code :	9003.19.••••

Ruling Number :

Issuing Country : UNITED STATES

Date Of Issue : 2004-04-01T00:00:00

Clip-on metal eyewear frame without lenses and a metal case designed specifically for the frame, suitable for long-term use and normally sold together with the frame

Description : clip-on eyeglass frames and metal cases

Please importantly note that only the relevant portion of the related US Ruling (Cross) is displayed above. You may refer to the said customs ruling for the entire ruling explanation.

Source : US Customs Ruling (CROSS)
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