Dispersion Compensating Fiber from Japan
High negative dispersion optical fiber designed to compensate chromatic dispersion in standard singlemode systems. Typically deployed in coiled DCF modules for DWDM networks. Classifies under HTS 9001.10.0070 as specialty transmission fiber.
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
• Document dispersion coefficient (ps/nm·km) proving compensation functionality,Import on payout reels without termination to maintain 9001 classification