Optical Fiber Preform Extrusion Mold from China
Specialized extrusion mold for shaping glass preforms used in optical fiber manufacturing. Classified in HTS 8480.50.00.90 for 'other' glass molds, critical for producing high-purity silica preforms via chemical vapor deposition follow-up. Features precision tolerances for fiber optic quality.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include CVD process compatibility affidavits to distinguish from general extrusion dies
• Ensure dimensional accuracy certificates; deviations can cause reclassification as tools