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October 2025, question 36

Classification · Classification: GRIs, notes and headings

Diamond Vision imports eyeglass (spectacle) frames and lenses as disassembled parts into the United States. The frame part is a single molded unit of plastic consisting of rims, a bridge, and a nose piece. The temples and end pieces are also molded plastic and are imported in pairs consisting of one left and one right temple. Steel hinges and screws are imported in boxes. The lenses are plastic and are imported in pairs. Which ONE of the following rules would not apply when determining the eight-digit classification of the spectacle frames and lenses under the HTSUS?

  1. General Rule of Interpretation 1
  2. General Rule of Interpretation 2(a)
  3. Additional U.S. Rules of Interpretation 1(c)
  4. General Statistical Note 1
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CBP's answer: D. D: General Statistical Note 1

GRI 1, GRI 2(a) (unassembled or disassembled articles) and Additional U.S. Rule of Interpretation 1(c) (parts provisions) all help decide the eight-digit classification of frames and lenses. General Statistical Note 1 only sets statistical reporting requirements, not classification, so D is the rule that does not apply.

entered unassembled or disassembled GRI 2(a)
a provision for parts of an article covers products solely or principally used as a part of such articles Additional U.S. Rules of Interpretation

Search for: ADDITIONAL U.S. RULES OF INTERPRETATION

CBP's key cites: General Rules of Interpretation; General Statistical Notes

Question and key from CBP's October 2025 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).