Plastic Optical Fiber Sensor Cable from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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