Avionics Plastic Optical Fiber Link from China
Lightweight POF certified to DO-160 for aircraft data buses and cabin systems. Classified HTS 9001.10.0050 as unmounted plastic fibers for aerospace. Reduces weight vs copper wiring in avionics harnesses.
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
• DO-160/FAA traceability docs essential for clearance
• Specify 50g/km weight savings vs copper
• Import as harness components, not systems (8803)