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Optical Preform Grinder from Mexico

A precision grinder that shapes the ends of optical fiber preforms to exact geometry for the fiber drawing process, using diamond tooling for silica glass. It maintains flatness critical for draw quality. This machine is used in the manufacture of optical fibre preforms, falling under tariff item 8475.21.00.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

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Import Tips

• Ensure the grinder is designed for silica glass preforms, not general grinding

• Provide specifications showing its use in optical fibre preform preparation

• Check if diamond tooling requires any special import documentation