Medical Endoscope Plastic Optical Fiber Bundle

Flexible plastic optical fiber bundle for illumination in rigid borescopes and low-cost endoscopes. Classifies in HTS 9001.10.00.75 for coherent plastic fiber bundles transmitting light/images, not medical instrument parts per exclusions. Used in veterinary and industrial inspection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.7%+35.0%41.7%
🇲🇽Mexico6.7%+10.0%16.7%
🇨🇦Canada6.7%+10.0%16.7%
🇩🇪Germany6.7%+10.0%16.7%
🇯🇵Japan6.7%+10.0%16.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.90.75Lower: 35% vs 41.7%

If glass coherent bundles for surgical endoscopes

High-res glass image guides classify with medical instruments.

9013.90Lower: 14.5% vs 41.7%

If integral to liquid crystal inspection apparatus

Chapter 90 notes route certain optics to their instruments.

9021.31.00.00Lower: 10% vs 41.7%

If for orthopedic surgical illumination

Special medical appliance optics may shift to 9021.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide coherence specs if image bundle; illumination-only simpler

Exclude from complete endoscope assemblies to classify as loose optics

Certify biocompatibility if medical-claimed, though plastic limits sterile use

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