Eyewear: EU import duty and HS code
Sunglasses are PPE and need CE marking; prescription frames have their own classification and duty treatment.
Typical duty
2.9%
HS code
9004.10.00 / 9004.90.00
Duty relief
≤ €150 goods value
Landed cost across destinations
Based on €1,000 of goods plus €100 freight. Duty applies because the goods value exceeds €150.
| Destination | Duty | Import VAT | Total landed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €29.00 | €214.51 | €1,343.51 |
| France | €29.00 | €225.80 | €1,354.80 |
| Netherlands | €29.00 | €237.09 | €1,366.09 |
| Italy | €29.00 | €248.38 | €1,377.38 |
| Spain | €29.00 | €237.09 | €1,366.09 |
| Belgium | €29.00 | €237.09 | €1,366.09 |
| Austria | €29.00 | €225.80 | €1,354.80 |
| Ireland | €29.00 | €259.67 | €1,388.67 |
| Portugal | €29.00 | €259.67 | €1,388.67 |
| Finland | €29.00 | €287.90 | €1,416.90 |
Duty by tariff line
Eyewear is not one tariff line. Under 9004.10.00 and 9004.90.00 the EU applies 5 lines with rates from 2.9% to 2.9%. Which one applies depends on the material, construction or specification.
| Rate | Tariff line description |
|---|---|
| 2.9% | With lenses optically worked |
| 2.9% | With lenses of plastics |
| 2.9% | Other |
Showing 3 of 5 lines. Source: EU Access2Markets, retrieved 2026-11-05.
Notes for eyewear
- Sunglasses must meet EN ISO 12312-1 and carry the CE mark.
- Blue-light glasses marketed with medical claims may fall under medical device rules.
These are planning figures, not a binding tariff ruling. Origin-based measures (anti-dumping, preferential rates) can change the result.
Eyewear FAQ
Do sunglasses need CE marking?
Yes, sunglasses are personal protective equipment under the PPE Regulation and require CE marking.
What is the duty on eyewear frames?
Frames and lenses are classified under 9003/9004 with MFN rates around 2.5% to 4.7%.