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Plastic Optical Fiber Duplex Cable from Japan

A twin-fiber plastic optical fiber cable with ST connectors for bidirectional Gigabit Ethernet in consumer AV systems. Under HTS 9001.10.00.75 for plastic construction transmitting digital optical signals, not imitations of 8544 electrical cables. Supports up to 1Gbps over 50m.

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

• List connector types (ST/LC/SC) and bandwidth specs on entry docs

• Certify IEC 60793-2 PMMA standards compliance for plastic verification

• Avoid 'Ethernet cable' generic terms; use 'optical fiber' explicitly