Plastic Optical Fiber Sensor Cable
A rugged plastic optical fiber cable for fiber-optic sensors detecting position, pressure, or vibration in factory automation. Classified in HTS 9001.10.00.75 for plastic bundles transmitting light signals, not as machine parts or electrical sensors. Used in PLC integrations for non-contact sensing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dedicated solely to a specific measuring machine
Per chapter note 2(b), fibers principally for one instrument type classify with it.
If for intrinsically safe electrical sensors
Sensor cables with conductive elements are electrical instruments in 8544.
If non-optical plastic sensing tubes
Plain plastic tubes for fluid/position sensing are general plastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide sensor compatibility specs to show principal optical transmission role
• Avoid entry with sensor heads; loose cables classify separately from assemblies
• Document plastic attenuation and bend radius to confirm non-glass specs
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