Plastic Optical Fiber Patch Cable from China
A short-length plastic optical fiber cable with LC connectors used for high-speed data transmission in home networking setups. It falls under HTS 9001.10.00.75 as it consists of plastic optical fibers bundled into a cable, distinct from glass fiber or electrical cables of heading 8544. These cables transmit light signals for multimedia applications without electrical conductivity.
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
• Verify the cable uses plastic core/cladding (e.g
• PMMA) via material certificates to avoid misclassification as glass fiber under 9001.10.00.30
• Include test reports confirming optical transmission specs, as customs may check against electrical cables in 8544
• Label bundles clearly as 'optical only' to prevent confusion with hybrid electro-optical products