Zirconia LC Connector Ferrule from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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