Fused Silica Optical Fiber Bundle from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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