Zirconia LC Connector Ferrule from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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