Plastic Optical Fiber for Robotics from China
EMI-immune plastic optical fiber cable linking sensors and controllers in collaborative robots (cobots). HTS 9001.10.00.75 applies to plastic bundles for real-time data transfer in automation, not technical machine textiles. Lightweight for dynamic arm mounting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include robot protocol compatibility (EtherCAT POF) documentation
• Specify small bend radius tolerance for robotic flexing
• Classify separately from robot chassis to avoid Section XVI parts