Polarization Maintaining Panda Fiber from Japan
Panda-style polarization maintaining optical fiber for sensors and coherent communication systems, featuring stress rods for birefringence. Falls under HTS 9001.10.00 as specialty optical fibers. Essential for precision laser and interferometric applications.
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
• Document stress rod configuration and beat length specs; suitable for Chapter 90 only if not technical machine parts; test for PM performance prior to customs