Photonic Crystal Fiber from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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