Polycarbonate Multimode Optical Fiber
Multimode plastic optical fiber constructed from polycarbonate, suitable for high-speed local area networks up to 100 meters. Classified in HTS 9001.10.0050 as 'other' plastic optical fibers, excluding those of heading 8544. Used in automotive infotainment and home networking for its flexibility and low cost.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when formed into sheathed cables for electrical/optical transmission
Cable assemblies with jackets move to Chapter 85 telecommunications provisions.
If supplied as non-optical plastic profiles or rods
Without light transmission capability, classified as other plastic plates/sheets/ profiles.
If processed into mounted optical elements post-import
Mounted fibers become 'other optical elements' rather than raw unmounted fibers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include numerical aperture and bandwidth certifications to prove optical functionality
• Avoid bundling with connectors during import to prevent reclassification as assemblies
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