9001.50.00.00 - Spectacle lenses of other materials

This HTS category, 9001.50.00.00, specifically covers spectacle lenses that are manufactured from materials other than glass. These lenses are designed for use in eyeglasses or other vision correction devices and are characterized by their optical properties, even when unmounted. The classification hinges on the material composition, excluding lenses made from glass.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. Spectacle lenses made of glass are classified under 9001.40.00.00. Additionally, while this heading encompasses various optical elements, it does not include contact lenses (9001.30.00.00), optical fibers or cables (9001.10.00), or sheets and plates of polarizing material (9001.20.00.00). The crucial differentiator for this specific code is the non-glass material of the spectacle lens.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 9001.50.00.00 is final for unmounted spectacle lenses composed of materials such as plastics (e.g., polycarbonate, CR-39) or other synthetics. The key criterion for inclusion is that the item is an optical lens intended for spectacle frames and is not constructed from glass.