CBP Issues New ICP on Eyewear Frames and Eyewear
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued an informed compliance publication entitled, What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Eyewear Frames and Eyewear.
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This publication was prepared by the National Commodity Specialist Division of Regulations and Rulings and provides guidance regarding the classification and marking of subject items.
Eyewear Frames and Eyewear are Classified in HTS Headings 9003, 9004
According to CBP, HTS heading 9003 provides for frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof; and HTS heading 9004 provides for spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other.
(CBP explains that HTS heading 9003 frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles and similar goods, along with the optical elements, including lenses and filter elements of HTS heading 9001, form the goods of HTS heading 9004.)
Overview of the ICP
This ICP covers the following (partial list, see ICP for details):
Introduction
Headings 9003 and 9004 and the Applicable Explanatory Notes for Headings 9003 and 9004
Physical Description of the Parts of Eyewear Frames of Heading 9003
Physical Description of Eyewear of Heading 9004
Goods Classified under Heading 9004, Spectacles, Goggles and the Like, Corrective, Protective or Other
Section 304 Marking under Heading 9003
Section 304 Marking under Heading 9004
Goods Excluded from Classification under Heading 9004
Other Agency Requirements
Classification of Eyewear Frames and Eyewear Imported with Fitted Eyeglass Cases
Accessories to Eyeglasses
Importer's Responsibility
CBP states that the information provided in this publication is for general information purposes only. CBP cautions that because many complicated factors can be involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a ruling under CBP Regulations, 19 CFR Part 177, or obtain advice from an expert (such as a licensed Customs Broker, attorney or consultant) who specializes in customs matters. Reliance solely on the general information in this ICP may not be considered reasonable care.
ICP on eyewear frames and eyewear (dated January 2008)http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/icp_eyewear.ctt/icp_eyewear.pdf