9003

Analysis

Heading 9003 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof. It divides into 3 six-digit subheadings and 3 eight-digit tariff lines, with 3 ten-digit statistical suffixes below them.

1 of its 3 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (33%) and 2 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 2.5%. The median line pays 2.5%.

Its median rate of 2.5% sits at the 84th percentile of the headings in chapter 90.

The largest subheadings are 9003.11 (unnamed, 1 line), 9003.19 (unnamed, 1 line) and 9003.90 (unnamed, 1 line).

By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.

The heading text decides whether a product belongs here at all (General Rule of Interpretation 1); the subheadings and lines below it only apply once that is settled. Section and chapter notes can override the heading wording, so read them for borderline goods.