Zirconia APC Polish Ferrule from China
Angled physical contact (APC) polished zirconia ferrule, 2.5 mm diameter x 15 mm length with 8-degree fiber channel endface for minimized reflectance in FTTH networks. Specifically covered by HTS 6914.90.41.00 for its precision-fired zirconia construction and telecommunications application.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include interferometry test reports showing return loss <-60dB for APC polish verification
• Distinguish from UPC (0°) ferrules in documentation; both qualify but specs affect value declaration