TARIC 9004.90.10.00 — Sunglasses & Protective Eyewear
9004.90.10.00 is the 10-digit EU TARIC code for sunglasses & protective eyewear. The third-country MFN duty rate is 2.9% on the CIF customs value. Combined Nomenclature code 9004.90.10. EU import VAT (17–27%, by member state) applies on top. Verified April 2026 against the EU TARIC database.
Spectacles, goggles and the like — corrective, protective or other.
How TARIC 9004.90.10.00 breaks down
EU import VAT applied on top of duty
The EU duty rate of 2.9% is uniform across the 27 member states. VAT is set nationally and applies to the customs value plus the import duty.
For B2C shipments under €150, the seller may collect VAT at checkout via the IOSS (Import One-Stop Shop) scheme. Above €150, VAT is collected at the border by the customs broker or postal carrier.
Where 9004.90.10.00 sits in the EU schedule
Chapter: Chapter 90 — Optical, photographic, measuring instruments
Heading: 9004 — Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other
CN code: 9004.90.10
TARIC code: 9004.90.10.00
Common products under TARIC 9004.90.10.00
- •Sunglasses (non-prescription)
- •Safety glasses
- •Ski goggles
- •Swim goggles
- •Reading glasses (over-the-counter)
Classification notes
Prescription corrective spectacles fall under 9004.90.90 (EU/UK) or specific US subheadings depending on lens type. Sport-specific goggles (cycling, motorcycle) may shift if integrated with helmet. 9004.10 is sunglasses specifically — non-corrective with tinted lenses.
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