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Glasses Anti-Slip Hooks

Glasses anti-slip hooks are small accessories designed to secure eyeglasses or sunglasses to clothing, preventing them from sliding off or being lost. They address a common issue experienced by individuals who wear glasses, particularly during activities involving movement or bending over.

Material:

• Silicone: The most prevalent material due to its flexibility, grip, and non-damaging properties. Silicone hooks offer good adhesion without scratching eyewear frames.
• Rubber: Similar to silicone, providing good grip. However, rubber may be less durable and potentially cause damage over prolonged use.
• Metal (with rubber/silicone coating): Provides a more secure hold and a wider range of aesthetic options, but requires careful coating to prevent scratching.

Purpose:

• Prevent Slipping: The primary function is to keep glasses securely positioned on the face, especially during physical activity.
• Loss Prevention: Reduces the risk of glasses falling off and being lost or damaged.
• Comfort Enhancement: By preventing constant adjustment, they contribute to increased comfort.

Function:

Anti-slip hooks work by creating friction between the hook and the temple arms of the glasses, and between the hook and the clothing material. The hook is typically clipped onto the temple arms, and the extended portion wraps around the collar, shirt, or other fabric. This creates a counterforce that resists gravity and movement.

Usage Scenarios:

• Sports & Exercise: Ideal for running, cycling, hiking, or any activity involving head movement.
• Active Professions: Useful for individuals in professions requiring frequent bending or looking down (e.g., mechanics, surgeons).
• Everyday Wear: Beneficial for those with glasses that tend to slip easily, or for individuals who prefer a more secure fit.
• Children's Glasses: Help keep glasses in place for active children.

Common Types:

• Collar Hooks: Designed to attach to shirt collars, providing a secure hold for individuals wearing collared shirts.
• Shirt/Fabric Hooks: More versatile, designed to attach to various types of clothing fabric.
• Temple Grip Hooks: Combine a hook feature with a textured grip that adheres directly to the temple arms.
• Adjustable Hooks: Feature adjustable lengths or angles to accommodate different clothing styles and temple arm shapes.
• Retractable Hooks: Employ a retractable cord mechanism for convenient storage and use.

Based on the provided information, glasses anti-slip hooks fall under several potential classifications, depending on the specific material and application. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:

• 8308100000: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal, of a kind used for clothing or clothing accessories, footwear, jewelry, wrist watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods or saddlery or for other made up articles; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal: Hooks, eyes and eyelets.

  • 83: Base metal articles.
  • 08: Clasps, buckles, hooks, eyes, eyelets and similar articles.
  • 100000: Specifically refers to hooks, eyes, and eyelets. This code applies if the anti-slip hooks are made of base metal and are used as fasteners for clothing or accessories.

• 8308909000: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal, of a kind used for clothing or clothing accessories, footwear, jewelry, wrist watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods or saddlery or for other made up articles; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal: Other, including parts: Other.

  • 83: Base metal articles.
  • 08: Clasps, buckles, hooks, eyes, eyelets and similar articles.
  • 909000: Covers other articles, including parts, not specifically classified elsewhere within this heading. This code would apply if the anti-slip hooks are made of base metal but don't fall into the more specific "hooks, eyes, and eyelets" category.

• 6914108000: Other ceramic articles: Of porcelain or china: Other.

  • 69: Ceramic articles.
  • 14: Other ceramic articles.
  • 108000: Specifically refers to other ceramic articles made of porcelain or china. This code applies if the anti-slip hooks are made of porcelain or china.

• 6914908000: Other ceramic articles: Other: Other.

  • 69: Ceramic articles.
  • 14: Other ceramic articles.
  • 908000: Covers other ceramic articles not specifically classified elsewhere within this heading. This code would apply if the anti-slip hooks are made of ceramic but don't fall into the more specific "porcelain or china" category.

Regarding HS code 8308100000 and 8308909000, please note the need to verify the material composition (base metal) and intended use (clothing or accessories).