Fused Quartz Fiber Drawing Rod

Unworked fused quartz rod serving as preform material for drawing optical fibers in telecommunications. Classified under HTS 7002.20.10.00 for unworked rods of fused silica, before drawing into fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9001.10.00Higher: 41.7% vs 35%

If after drawing into finished optical fibers

Drawn fibers become optical elements under Chapter 90.

7002.32.00.00Higher: 41% vs 35%

If drawn or elongated during manufacture

Elongated tubes/rods may qualify as worked under 7002.32.

7019.12.00Higher: 39.8% vs 35%

If drawn into fine fibers meeting glass wool specs

Fibrous products per 7019 notes shift if silica content and form qualify.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify optical homogeneity (delta-n <0.1%) for fiber optic import validation

Declare length/diameter specs accurately; oversize may affect duty brackets

Avoid fiber-like packaging to prevent misclassification as drawn fibers

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