Plastic Optical Fiber Patch Cable from Japan
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 — 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
• 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