Photonic Crystal Fiber from China

Microstructured optical fiber with air-hole lattice in cladding creating photonic bandgap guidance. Enables unique properties like zero dispersion or supercontinuum generation. HTS 9001.10.0070 for advanced 'other' optical fiber designs.

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 SEM images of air-hole microstructure and dispersion curves for technical classification,Specify research/telecom end-use to remain in Chapter 90 vs. excluded apparatus parts,Meter-length spools only; longer cable assemblies risk 8544 classification