What HS code 9001.90 covers
HS code 9001.90 classifies optical elements; lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked). It is a subheading of heading 9001 (Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass), in chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories), section XVIII of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 9001.90
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 9001
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 9001.90.
- 9001.10 Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables; excluding those of heading no. 8544
- 9001.20 Optical elements; polarising material, sheets and plates thereof
- 9001.30 Lenses, contact; unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked
- 9001.40 Lenses, spectacle; unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked
- 9001.50 Lenses, spectacle; unmounted, of materials other than glass
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 9001.90 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.