Fiber Optic NIC Modem from China
A network interface card with integrated fiber optic modem for high-speed data transmission in enterprise servers (heading 8471). It modulates optical signals for LAN/WAN connectivity in data centers. Classified in 8517.62.00.10 for its specific use with data processing machines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0425%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(g) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(g)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include fiber transceiver specifications and server compatibility certifications
• Declare wavelength and data rate specs to confirm HTS classification
• Avoid pitfall of bulk packaging misclassification; specify retail-for-computer use