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Custom Length Plastic Optical Fiber Cut from Japan

Precision cut-to-length POF sections with buffer coating for OEM integration. HTS 9001.10.0050 unmounted plastic optical fibers in custom dimensions. Serves prototyping and low-volume production needs.

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

• Tolerance specs (±0.1mm) on cut lengths for precision apps

• Buffer layer composition docs prevent laminate classification

• Minimum order quantities affect duty de minimis