Reading Glasses / Over-the-Counter Readers — HS Code
Ready-to-wear corrective reading glasses with standard plus-power lenses
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HS Code
9004 — Spectacles, goggles and the like — corrective or protective
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 90 — Optical instruments
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9004 — Spectacles, goggles and the like — corrective or protective
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — corrective spectacles with power lenses are 9004.10; reading glasses are corrective spectacles
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Over-the-counter reading glasses (+1.00 to +3.50 magnification) are classified as corrective spectacles under 9004.10 — they have powered lenses fitted to frames. Custom prescription glasses from an optician: also 9004.10. Blue-light-blocking glasses with zero power: 9004.90 (protective, not corrective). Magnifying loupe glasses (hands-free): 9013.80. Clip-on reading lens attachments: 9001.50. EU: 2.9%; UK: 0%; US: Free. CE marking and EN ISO 16034 compliance required for ready-to-wear reading glasses in the EU.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
9004.10.18
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
9004.10.18
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
9004.10.18
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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