Side-Emitting Plastic Optical Fiber Cable from Japan
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 — 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
• 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