Step-Index Plastic Optical Fiber Strand from China
Step-index profile POF with distinct core and cladding refractive indices for efficient light propagation. Falls under HTS 9001.10.0050 as unmounted plastic optical fibers. Ideal for industrial sensors and short-haul data links.
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
• Document refractive index difference to validate step-index optical design
• Import as loose strands, not pre-terminated, to stay in 9001
• Watch for reclassification if attenuation exceeds optical standards