Polycarbonate Multimode Optical Fiber from China
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.
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
• Include numerical aperture and bandwidth certifications to prove optical functionality
• Avoid bundling with connectors during import to prevent reclassification as assemblies