PMMA Plastic Optical Fiber Core from China
A core strand made from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) used as the light-transmitting medium in plastic optical fiber assemblies. It falls under HTS 9001.10.0050 as a plastic optical fiber, distinct from glass fibers or complete cables of heading 8544. These fibers are unmounted and designed for data transmission in short-distance networks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify optical attenuation specs and material composition (PMMA vs. polycarbonate) to confirm classification under plastic fibers
• Provide test reports distinguishing from glass fibers; ensure not bundled into cables qualifying for 8544
• Label as 'optical fibers' not 'cables' to avoid misclassification; common pitfall is undervaluing based on lightweight plastic