Industrial Sensor Plastic Optical Fiber from China

Flexible POF probes for factory automation sensors detecting position, proximity, and liquid levels. Classified HTS 9001.10.0050 as plastic optical fibers for industrial use. Immune to EMI, ideal for harsh manufacturing environments.

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

Bend radius specs (min 15mm typical) prove industrial sensor suitability

Pair with sensor housing declarations but import fiber separately

Avoid 'machine part' labeling that triggers Section XVI classification