9003.11.00.00 - Of plastics

This HTS category, 9003.11.00.00, specifically classifies frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or similar eyewear, when these are exclusively made of plastics. This includes the structural components that hold the lenses, the bridge, and the temples (arms) of eyewear, provided the entirety of these parts is composed of plastic materials. This classification is intended for the primary structural elements of eyewear rather than complete optical instruments.

The primary distinction for this category lies in its material composition. It is differentiated from its sibling category, 9003.19.00.00, which covers frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, or the like that are manufactured from materials other than plastic, such as metal, wood, or other composite substances. Therefore, if any significant component of the frame or mounting is not plastic, it would fall under the "other materials" classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is determined solely by the material of the frames and mountings themselves. This means that for imported goods falling under this description, the key determinant for accurate classification will be a thorough examination of the material composition of the spectacle or goggle frames.