Toy and Novelty Plastic Optical Fiber from China

Color-changing POF for fiber optic toys, wands, and novelty lights that pulse with music. Under HTS 9001.10.0050 as plastic optical fibers, excluding Chapter 95 toys. Safe, flexible light pipes for children's entertainment products.

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

CPSIA compliance docs needed alongside HTS classification

Specify 'bulk fiber for toy assembly' to prevent 9503 classification

Length under 12 inches reduces toy safety scrutiny