Side-Emitting Plastic Optical Fiber Cable from China
Plastic optical fiber cable engineered to emit light along its length for perimeter lighting and signage applications. It meets HTS 9001.10.00.75 criteria as a plastic cable for light transmission, differentiated from decorative plastics by optical properties. Popular in vehicle accents and displays.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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 emission uniformity test results to validate optical fiber status
• Specify cladding removal zones on commercial invoice for side-glow verification
• Do not bundle with illuminators; classify as separate optical cables