U.S. imports of Optical Fibers, Optical Fiber Bundles & Cables (Excl. Individually Sheathed Fiber Cables) (HS 900110) totaled $64.5M in August 2026, imported from 45 countries.
Importers of Optical Fibers, Optical Fiber Bundles & Cables (Excl. Individually Sheathed Fiber Cables) paid $15.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.38% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Optical Fibers, Optical Fiber Bundles & Cables (Excl. Individually Sheathed Fiber Cables) imports of $64.5M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $56.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataOptical fibers and fiber bundles in this heading are distinguished from telecommunication-grade fiber optic cables of heading 8544 by their construction: these are bare fibers, bundles, or cables not made up of individually sheathed fibers, used in medical imaging, industrial sensing, and data transmission applications. The US schedule subdivides the heading by material (plastic vs. non-plastic) and application, with lines including 9001100050 (plastic optical fibers), 9001100070 (non-plastic optical fibers), and related bundle and cable lines. Japan and China are the leading suppliers, and imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific 10-digit line.
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1.1K import shipments a month
The critical distinction is construction: heading 9001 covers optical fibers and bundles that are not made up of individually sheathed fibers with connectors or fittings for telecommunications use. Heading 8544 covers fiber optic cables where each fiber is individually sheathed and the cable is designed for voice or data transmission. The end-use application and physical construction — particularly whether fibers are individually sheathed — determine the correct heading, and CBP has issued several binding rulings on this boundary.
Yes. The US schedule separates plastic optical fibers (9001100050) from non-plastic (typically glass) optical fibers (9001100070), and similarly distinguishes plastic fiber bundles and cables (9001100075) from non-plastic ones (9001100085). Duty rates and Section 301 exposure may differ between these lines, so correct material identification at entry is essential.
ImportsExports
Imports
$64.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$53.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $559.1M of Optical Fibers, Optical Fiber Bundles & Cables (Excl. Individually Sheathed Fiber Cables) and exported $527.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Japan together supply 58% of it. China pays 43.7% duty; Mexico 0.4%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
5.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.38% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9001100030 | Optical Fibers/Transmission of Voice not of 8544 | $49.1M | 27.65% | 96.63% | $13.6M |
| 9001100085 | Opt Fiber Bundle & Cable Exc of 8544 not Plastic | $7.9M | 9.68% | 85.07% | $766K |
| 9001100070 | Optical Fibers, Except of Plastic, NESOI | $3.4M | 16.51% | 99.13% | $569K |
| 9001100075 | Plastic Optical Fiber Bundle and Cable Exc of 8544 | $557K | 5.79% | 36.85% | $32K |
| 9001100050 | Optical Fibers, Plastic, NESOI | $573K | 12.64% | 99.55% | $72K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9001100000 | Optical Fibers, Optical Fiber Bundles and Cables | $53.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 9001
Subheading 900110 · $64.5M of $287.8M
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