9004.90.00.10 - Safety glasses or safety goggles

This HTS classification, 9004.90.00.10, specifically designates safety glasses or safety goggles. These items are designed to provide protection to the eyes from hazards such as flying debris, chemical splashes, or excessive light. The key distinguishing feature is their protective function, which is paramount for their classification under this subheading.

Unlike the sibling category 9004.90.00.90, which broadly covers "Other" spectacles, goggles, and the like not elsewhere specified within heading 9004, this subheading is narrowly focused on products explicitly engineered for safety. This distinction relies on the inherent design and intended use of the eyewear. For example, while general purpose sunglasses might fall under the broader "Other" category, safety glasses with impact-resistant lenses and robust frames would be classified here.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 9004.90.00.10 hinges on meeting the criteria of protective eyewear. This includes assessing features such as shatter resistance of the lenses, the presence of side shields for peripheral protection, and the overall construction designed to withstand specific workplace or activity-related risks.