Polarization Maintaining Panda Fiber from China
Panda-style polarization maintaining single-mode optical fiber with stress rods for coherent voice/data/video transmission in high-speed telecom systems requiring polarization stability. Used in fiber amplifiers and sensors within communication networks. Classified in HTS 9001.10.0030 for its primary communication role.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide beat length and h-parameter specs to confirm PM fiber for coherent communication systems
• Declare stress rod configuration (Panda, Bow-tie) in technical documentation
• Avoid classification as instrument parts by emphasizing primary telecom end-use