Illumination Optical Fiber Bundle
Bundle of optical fibers specifically for cold light sources in microscopy and endoscopy, transmitting visible spectrum illumination. HTS 9001.10.0085 covers these unmounted bundles made from glass or polymer cores. Provides uniform lighting without heat at the target.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If assembled into searchlights or spotlights
Complete lighting fixtures with fiber bundles classify under Chapter 94 lamps.
If for compound optical microscopes if integral component
Microscope parts suitable solely for those instruments go with heading 9011.
If consisting of sheets/plates of polarizing material instead
Polarizing sheets are separate from fiber bundles in the heading structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify spectrum transmission range and bundle diameter in invoices for proper optical element verification
• Avoid packaging as complete light guides with connectors, which may qualify as 8536 apparatus
• Document end-use as illumination to distinguish from data transmission cables
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