Frames and mountings; parts for spectacles, goggles or the like

hs code 900390 covers the import and export of frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, and other similar eyewear products. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader optical goods and accessories sector, which is an important component of the global healthcare and personal care markets. The production and trade of these items facilitate the distribution of vision correction and eye protection solutions, contributing to improved quality of life and workplace safety for individuals around the world.

The main production techniques for items under hs code 900390 involve the fabrication of frames and mountings from a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, and composite materials. This typically involves processes such as injection molding, stamping, and machining to shape the components, followed by assembly and finishing steps to create the final product. Advancements in manufacturing technologies have enabled the production of increasingly lightweight, durable, and stylish eyewear frames and mountings to meet evolving consumer preferences.

The key inputs required for the production of items under hs code 900390 include raw materials such as metals (e.g., 720810 steel, 760110 aluminum), plastics (e.g., 390110 polyethylene, 390210 polypropylene), and other components like hinges, nose pads, and temple tips. Specialized machinery for molding, stamping, and assembly is also a critical input, along with skilled labor to operate the equipment and ensure quality control.

The main outputs of the industry covered by hs code 900390 are the frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles, and other eyewear products. These components are then consumed by manufacturers of 900311 spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other, 900319 spectacles, goggles and the like, other than corrective or protective, and 900390 frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like; parts thereof, who assemble the final eyewear products for distribution to retailers and end-users.