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Plastic Optical Fiber for Robotics from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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