Subheading · Section XVIII

9003.19: Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like: frames and mountings, of other materials

9003.19

Official description Of other materials

  • FreeUK
  • 2.2%EU
  • 100%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$3.1bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 9003.19 belongs to heading 9003 (frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof) in chapter 90.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 9003.19 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

Subheading 9003.19 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 2.2%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule has one tariff line for subheading 9003.19; the statutory rate is 100%.

Subheading 9003.19 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$3.1bn (−4.6% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$1.5bn), followed by Italy.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$427.9m.

The United Kingdom ranked 18th among 142 exporters with US$15.9m; its largest buyer was Thailand.

The United Kingdom imported US$61.2m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU 2.2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 1 tariff line USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 9003 19 00 00 Of other materials Freep/st
  2. 9003 19 00 40 Of base metal Freep/st
  3. 9003 19 00 90 Of other materials Freep/st

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 9003 19 00 Of other materials 2.2%p/st

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 9003.19.00.00.00 Diğer maddelerden olanlar 100%Adet

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 9003.19.00.00 Of other materials Freedoz.

World trade in 2024

9003.19 · US$3.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$52.4kUS$52.4k+US$2.6m+US$32.9m+> US$86.5m

Exports: 142
  1. China: US$1.5bn
  2. Italy: US$539.9m
  3. Japan: US$182.1m
  4. France: US$86.8m
  5. Germany: US$86.5m
  6. United States: US$71.9m
  7. Denmark: US$71.4m
  8. Austria: US$69.5m
  9. Sweden: US$62.4m
  10. Hong Kong SAR China: US$58.5m
  11. Netherlands: US$46.5m
  12. Spain: US$39.8m
  13. South Korea: US$34.4m
  14. Czechia: US$32.9m
  15. Bangladesh: US$20.4m
  16. Thailand: US$17m
  17. Philippines: US$16m
  18. United Kingdom: US$15.9m
  19. Switzerland: US$14.3m
  20. Belgium: US$11.9m
  21. Portugal: US$11.7m
  22. Brazil: US$8.8m
  23. Vietnam: US$8.4m
  24. Canada: US$8.3m
  25. Armenia: US$7.9m
  26. Poland: US$7.7m
  27. Cambodia: US$5.5m
  28. Hungary: US$5.3m
  29. Türkiye: US$4.1m
  30. South Africa: US$3.7m
  31. United Arab Emirates: US$3.7m
  32. Lithuania: US$3m
  33. Latvia: US$2.8m
  34. Singapore: US$2.7m
  35. Taiwan: US$2.6m
  36. Malaysia: US$2.2m
  37. Finland: US$2m
  38. Australia: US$1.7m
  39. Slovenia: US$1.6m
  40. India: US$1.6m
  41. Serbia: US$1.6m
  42. Estonia: US$1.2m
  43. Ireland: US$960.7k
  44. Bahrain: US$749k
  45. Mexico: US$747.6k
  46. Bulgaria: US$683.2k
  47. Croatia: US$678.7k
  48. Israel: US$660.9k
  49. Macao SAR China: US$632.5k
  50. Greece: US$578.5k
  51. Romania: US$559.6k
  52. Chile: US$554.8k
  53. Luxembourg: US$554.2k
  54. Panama: US$499.5k
  55. Mauritius: US$481.4k
  56. Norway: US$464.6k
  57. Slovakia: US$415.1k
  58. New Caledonia: US$353.4k
  59. Indonesia: US$351.4k
  60. Ecuador: US$311.4k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.5bn 48%
2 Italy US$539.9m 17.7%
3 Japan US$182.1m 6%
4 France US$86.8m 2.8%
5 Germany US$86.5m 2.8%
6 United States US$71.9m 2.4%
7 Denmark US$71.4m 2.3%
8 Austria US$69.5m 2.3%
9 Sweden US$62.4m 2%
10 Hong Kong SAR China US$58.5m 1.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$427.9m 14%
2 Hong Kong SAR China US$321.4m 10.5%
3 Italy US$256.1m 8.4%
4 Germany US$206.3m 6.8%
5 France US$150.5m 4.9%
6 Mexico US$141m 4.6%
7 Japan US$112.6m 3.7%
8 Netherlands US$92.3m 3%
9 Canada US$82.5m 2.7%
10 India US$75.2m 2.5%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like: frames and mountings, of other materials?

Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like: frames and mountings, of other materials fall under HS subheading 9003.19, part of heading 9003, 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 9003.19 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 9003.19 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$1.5bn in 2024 (48% of world exports).