Zirconia Mating Sleeve from China
Alumina-zirconia composite ceramic mating sleeve, 2 mm inner diameter x 20 mm length, designed to align and secure two fiber optic ferrules in patch panel applications. Qualifies for HTS 6914.90.41.00 as explicitly listed 'ceramic mating sleeves of alumina or zirconia' fired after shaping.
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
• Specify inner/outer diameter tolerances (±0.001mm typical) in technical specs to validate precision ceramic classification
• For mixed alumina-zirconia, provide composition breakdown; pure zirconia preferred for highest durability
• Watch for reclassification if sleeves exceed size limits or lack fiber alignment channel opening