Spectacles — HTS 9004
Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other
Chapter 90 › Heading 9004
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 9004 is a broad product category for spectacles, goggles, and similar eyewear. It can include corrective eyewear, protective eyewear, sunglasses, and other comparable articles, depending on how the product is designed and used. The heading generally concerns complete eyewear products rather than separate optical components or unrelated cases and accessories.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s principal function and physical form. The schedule then separates products into more specific types and may distinguish features such as sunglasses versus other eyewear, protective or specialized designs, and the materials or construction of the frames and other components. Read all subheading descriptions and statistical suffixes rather than selecting a code from the product name alone.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is corrective, protective, sunglasses, or another type of eyewear.
- Check whether the product is complete eyewear or only a lens, frame, case, or accessory; separate articles may fall elsewhere.
- Document the frame and lens materials, construction, and any specialized protective features.
- Read the HTSUS subheadings and 8-digit statistical provisions in order, using the product’s actual characteristics.
- Confirm the classification with a customs broker or request a formal ruling when the product has mixed functions or unusual construction.
HTS heading 9004 summary
Spectacles is a 4-digit product category containing 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9004.10.00.00 👉 | Sunglasses | 2% | Free | 40% |
| 9004.90.00 👉 | Other | 2.5% | Free | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9004?
Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other. 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.