Fused Silica Optical Fiber Bundle

A bundle of fused silica optical fibers designed for high-power laser light transmission in medical and industrial applications. This product falls under HTS 9001.10.0085 as an optical fiber bundle, distinct from single fibers or cables of heading 8544, and not optically worked glass elements. It enables efficient light delivery for endoscopy and laser processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.7%+35.0%41.7%
🇲🇽Mexico6.7%+10.0%16.7%
🇨🇦Canada6.7%+10.0%16.7%
🇩🇪Germany6.7%+10.0%16.7%
🇯🇵Japan6.7%+10.0%16.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9001.10.00Same rate: 41.7%

If consisting of a single optical fiber, not bundled

Single optical fibers are classified separately from bundles under the same heading subheading.

8544.70.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41.7%

If incorporating electrical conductors or protective jackets making it a transmission cable

Optical fiber cables of heading 8544 include those for data transmission with sheathing, unlike bare bundles.

9013.80Lower: 14.5% vs 41.7%

If mounted in a housing with auxiliary optics for specific end-use like illumination

Assembled into instruments or apparatus, it becomes a part under 9013 rather than unmounted elements.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify bundle construction meets 'optical fiber bundles' definition, excluding those with protective sheathing qualifying as cables under 8544

Provide detailed specs on fiber count, core/cladding materials, and numerical aperture for CBP classification review

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'cable assemblies'; ensure no electrical conductors to prevent reclassification

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