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Microstructured Polymer Optical Fiber

Microstructured POF with air hole photonic bandgap for singlemode polymer transmission. HTS 9001.10.00 as plastic optical fiber variant. Enables low-cost integrated photonics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.7%+35.0%41.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.7%+10.0%16.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.7%+10.0%16.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.7%+10.0%16.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.7%+10.0%16.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3916.90.30.00Lower: 41.5% vs 41.7%

If preforms before final fiber drawing

Polymer preforms classified as plastics of Chapter 39.

8544.70.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41.7%

If drawn into short sensor cables

Complete POF cables for data in Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Hole collapse prevention in shipping; bandgap wavelength specs; singlemode verification

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