Medical Endoscope Plastic Optical Fiber from China
Biocompatible POF bundles for illumination in flexible endoscopes and borescopes. Under HTS 9001.10.0050 as plastic optical fibers, separate from assembled instruments. Provides bright, flexible light transmission in minimally invasive procedures.
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
• FDA registration or biocompatibility certs (ISO 10993) often required alongside HTS docs
• Specify numerical aperture suited for medical illumination (high light gathering)
• Distinguish from complete endoscopes (9018) by importing bare fiber bundles only