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HS Code 9004 covers spectacles, goggles, and similar items, corrective, protective, or otherwise. The classification distinguishes between sunglasses (9004.10) and other eyewear (9004.90). This vision-related category includes devices worn on the face to enhance, correct, or protect vision. Products range from basic reading glasses to sophisticated prescription eyewear and specialized protective goggles for industrial or sporting applications. Technical specifications focus on optical properties, frame materials, impact resistance for safety applications, and UV protection for sunglasses. Unlike medical optical instruments (HS 9018), these items are designed for direct personal use. Manufacturing involves precision optical component production combined with frame fabrication in materials ranging from basic plastics to premium materials including titanium, specialized alloys, or natural materials. This division represents both medical devices addressing vision impairment and lifestyle products combining functional vision enhancement or protection with fashion and personal expression, serving both necessary corrective functions and discretionary styling or environmental adaptation purposes.