Heading · Chapter 90
9003: Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof
Heading 9003 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 90, optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical….
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
EU 2.2% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.2% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA Free – 2.5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 1.7% 
Canada Free – 2.5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 0.8% 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 14.4% – 16.2% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 15.5% 
Argentina 16% – 18% Third-country duty 16 tariff lines · average 17.8% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Japan 3.3% – 4.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 4.4% 
Taiwan 5% – 10% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 5.8% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 15% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% – 10% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 8.3% Subheadings 3
- 9003.11Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like: frames and mountings, of plasticsPlastic spectacle frames
- 9003.19Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like: frames and mountings, of other materialsSpectacle frames of other materials
- 9003.90Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like: parts
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$100kUS$100k+US$5m+US$62m+> US$180m
Exports: 163
- China: US$4bn
- Italy: US$2bn
- Japan: US$323m
- United States: US$210m
- Germany: US$180m
- Austria: US$160m
- France: US$159m
- Denmark: US$140m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$127m
- Netherlands: US$97m
- Spain: US$96m
- Thailand: US$88m
- Czechia: US$79m
- Sweden: US$74m
- South Korea: US$74m
- United Kingdom: US$62m
- Vietnam: US$51m
- Brazil: US$50m
- Bangladesh: US$46m
- Switzerland: US$35m
- Taiwan: US$32m
- Philippines: US$25m
- Belgium: US$24m
- Hungary: US$23m
- Portugal: US$23m
- Canada: US$20m
- Cambodia: US$18m
- Mexico: US$17m
- Poland: US$13m
- Armenia: US$10m
- Türkiye: US$10m
- Singapore: US$7m
- Mauritius: US$7m
- South Africa: US$6m
- Latvia: US$6m
- Lithuania: US$5m
- Slovenia: US$5m
- Ireland: US$5m
- Malaysia: US$5m
- United Arab Emirates: US$5m
- Finland: US$4m
- Australia: US$4m
- Serbia: US$3m
- India: US$3m
- Estonia: US$3m
- Croatia: US$3m
- Peru: US$2m
- Slovakia: US$2m
- Chile: US$2m
- Bahrain: US$2m
- Israel: US$1m
- Bulgaria: US$1m
- Romania: US$1m
- Panama: US$1m
- Greece: US$1m
- Norway: US$1m
- Luxembourg: US$887k
- Indonesia: US$843k
- Macao SAR China: US$722k
- Egypt: US$426k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1mUS$1m+US$11m+US$89m+> US$280m
Imports: 210
- United States: US$1bn
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$788m
- Italy: US$663m
- France: US$488m
- Germany: US$452m
- Mexico: US$345m
- Japan: US$280m
- Canada: US$208m
- Netherlands: US$201m
- United Kingdom: US$194m
- Spain: US$179m
- Thailand: US$154m
- Poland: US$146m
- India: US$139m
- China: US$119m
- Austria: US$111m
- Denmark: US$103m
- South Korea: US$93m
- Brazil: US$92m
- Sweden: US$91m
- Czechia: US$89m
- Switzerland: US$86m
- Türkiye: US$75m
- Belgium: US$74m
- Hungary: US$70m
- Portugal: US$61m
- Russia: US$59m
- Australia: US$49m
- United Arab Emirates: US$46m
- Saudi Arabia: US$44m
- Taiwan: US$40m
- Malaysia: US$38m
- Finland: US$38m
- Philippines: US$35m
- Indonesia: US$34m
- Vietnam: US$32m
- Israel: US$32m
- Singapore: US$31m
- South Africa: US$29m
- Norway: US$29m
- Peru: US$27m
- Estonia: US$24m
- Ireland: US$22m
- Romania: US$21m
- Colombia: US$21m
- Greece: US$21m
- Morocco: US$17m
- Chile: US$16m
- Guatemala: US$13m
- Ukraine: US$13m
- Slovakia: US$12m
- Ecuador: US$12m
- Paraguay: US$11m
- Serbia: US$11m
- Croatia: US$11m
- Luxembourg: US$10m
- Costa Rica: US$10m
- Bangladesh: US$10m
- Slovenia: US$10m
- Qatar: US$9m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$4bn | 47.5% |
| 2 |  Italy | US$2bn | 21.4% |
| 3 | Japan | US$323m | 4.2% |
| 4 | United States | US$210m | 2.8% |
| 5 |  Germany | US$180m | 2.4% |
| 6 |  Austria | US$160m | 2.1% |
| 7 |  France | US$159m | 2.1% |
| 8 |  Denmark | US$140m | 1.8% |
| 9 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$127m | 1.7% |
| 10 |  Netherlands | US$97m | 1.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1bn | 16.4% |
| 2 | Hong Kong SAR China | US$788m | 10.4% |
| 3 | Italy | US$663m | 8.7% |
| 4 | France | US$488m | 6.4% |
| 5 | Germany | US$452m | 5.9% |
| 6 | Mexico | US$345m | 4.5% |
| 7 | Japan | US$280m | 3.7% |
| 8 | Canada | US$208m | 2.7% |
| 9 | Netherlands | US$201m | 2.6% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | US$194m | 2.6% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 9003 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 9003 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 2.2%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 9003 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 2.2%.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 9003 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2.5%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 9003 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.5% (average 0.8%). 4 of them are duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 9003 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 9003 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 14.4% and 16.2% (average 15.5%).
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 9003 covers 16 tariff lines and the duty is between 16% and 18%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 9003 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 9003 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 9003 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.3% and 4.7% (average 4.4%).
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 9003 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 5% and 10%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 9003 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 9003 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 9003 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 9003 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 15%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 9003 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 5% and 10% (average 8.3%).
In 2024, countries exported heading 9003 goods worth US$8bn (+0.9% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$4bn), followed by Italy.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$1bn.
The United Kingdom ranked 16th among 163 exporters with US$62m.
The United Kingdom imported US$194m.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof?
Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof fall under HS heading 9003, part of chapter 90, in section XVIII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9003 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9003 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or…?
China, with US$4bn in 2024 (47.5% of world exports).