Fused Quartz Fiber Drawing Rod from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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