Fused Quartz Fiber Drawing Rod from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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