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

HS code 900390 covers the frames and mountings, as well as parts, for spectacles, goggles, and other similar vision-enhancing products. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader optical goods and eyewear sector, which is an important component of the global healthcare and consumer goods industries. The production and trade of these products are essential for meeting the vision needs of individuals worldwide.

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 composites. This typically involves processes such as injection molding, stamping, and machining to shape the components. Assembly of the frames and attachment of lenses or other parts is also a key step in the manufacturing process.

The primary inputs required for the production of items under HS code 900390 include raw materials such as metals, plastics, and other materials used in frame and mounting construction. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment for shaping, assembling, and finishing the products are essential inputs. Skilled labor with expertise in optical goods manufacturing is also a crucial resource for this industry.

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 900390 are the frames, mountings, and parts for spectacles, goggles, and similar vision-enhancing 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, and 900390 Frames and mountings; parts for spectacles, goggles or the like to produce the final eyewear products.