Zirconia LC Connector Ferrule from China
Zirconia ceramic ferrule for LC fiber optic connectors, 1.25mm diameter, 12mm length with 125-micron fiber bore channel. Meets porcelain/china firing specs despite zirconia base, specifically enumerated in 6914.10.4000.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use HTS 6914.10.4000 specifically; general 6914.10.5000 has different rates
• Provide end-use statement confirming telecom ferrule, not medical/industrial to avoid reclassification
• Batch test for dimensional accuracy; variances >0.001mm may fail connector standards