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Side-Emitting Plastic Optical Fiber Cable from Germany

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 — 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 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