MTP/MPO Fiber Optic Connector from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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