# HS code for sunglasses

> Sunglasses are usually classified under HS code 9004.10 when they are sunglasses. It sits in heading 90.04, “Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other”.

Source: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/sunglasses
Last updated: 11 October 2026

## Key facts

- Most likely code: [9004.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/900410)
- Chapter: [90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof](https://border.bot/hs-codes/90)
- Candidate codes: 1
- HS edition: HS2022

## Summary

Sunglasses are usually classified under HS code 9004.10 when they are sunglasses. It sits in heading 90.04, “Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other”.

## How to choose the right code

Use 9004.10 when they are sunglasses.

Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 9004.90 applies when they are other spectacles or goggles, such as reading glasses or swimming goggles.

## Codes for sunglasses

Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to sunglasses.

### [9004.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/900410) (most likely)

Legal text: “Sunglasses”

Heading 90.04: “Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other”

Applies when they are sunglasses.

### [9004.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/900490) (classified elsewhere)

Legal text: “Other”

Heading 90.04: “Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other”

Applies when they are other spectacles or goggles, such as reading glasses or swimming goggles.


## Similar products

Products in the same category as sunglasses, or classified under the same headings.

- [Backpacks](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/backpacks): 4202.92
- [Handbags](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/handbags): 4202.21, 4202.22
- [Leather belts](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/leather-belts): 4203.30
- [Suitcases](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/suitcases): 4202.12
- [Wallets](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/wallets): 4202.31, 4202.32

## Duty rates by country

National tariff lines for sunglasses are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/sunglasses): 1 national lines, duty rates live

## Check your exact product

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## Classification depends on the exact product

The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as sunglasses can fall under different codes.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the HS code for sunglasses?

Sunglasses are usually classified under HS code 9004.10 when they are sunglasses. It sits in heading 90.04, “Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other”.

## Sources and updates

The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.

The conditions and questions on this page were written for sunglasses by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/sunglasses.json