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Plastic Optical Fiber Sensor Cable from Japan

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 — 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

• 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