Industrial Plastic Optical Fiber Bundle from China
High-temperature resistant plastic optical fiber bundle for connecting sensors in harsh manufacturing environments. Classified HTS 9001.10.00.75 as plastic bundles for optical data transfer, excluded from machine technical uses per chapter notes. Rated for -40°C to 85°C operation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide IP67/IP68 ratings and temp specs to support general optical use claim
• Declare fiber count and core diameter (e.g
• 1mm POF) precisely
• Separate from OEM machine imports to avoid principal use classification