Toy and Novelty Plastic Optical Fiber from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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