MTP/MPO Fiber Optic Connector from China
The MTP/MPO Fiber Optic Connector enables high-density connections for 40G/100G parallel optics in data centers, supporting up to 72 fibers in a single ferrule. Its push-pull floating ferrule design ensures low-loss performance across multiple fiber ribbons. Falls under HTS 8536.70.00.00 as a multi-fiber optical connector.
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
• Document polarity management (Type A/B/C) and fiber count (8/12/24/72) precisely
• Provide removable housing certification to prove connector separability from cables
• Avoid 8544 classification by shipping unterminated; pre-polished connectors stay in 8536.70