Subheading · Section XVIII

9001.90: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles: other

9001.90

Official description Other

  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$8.4bnWorld trade in 2024

9001.90 is a six-digit subheading of heading 9001, optical fibres and optical fibre bundles, chapter 90.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 9001.90 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 9001.90; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 9001.90 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 9001.90 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$8.4bn in 2024, up 0.1% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 33.4% of the total, ahead of the United States.

China imported the most (US$1.2bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 12th among 137 exporters with US$113.4m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$134.7m, most of it from the United States.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 9001 90 00 00 Other
  2. 9001 90 00 10 For use in civil aircraft
  3. 9001 90 00 90 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 9001 90 00 Other Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 9001.90 Diğerleri:
  2. 9001.90.00.10.00 Sivil hava taşıtlarında kullanılmaya mahsus olanlar 30%
  3. 9001.90.00.18.00 Diğerleri 30%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 9001.90 Other:
  2. 9001.90.40.00 Lenses FreeNo.
  3. 9001.90.50.00 Prisms FreeNo.
  4. 9001.90.60.00 Mirrors FreeNo.
  5. Other:
  6. 9001.90.80.00 Halftone screens designed for use in engraving or photographic processes FreeNo.
  7. 9001.90.90.00 Other FreeNo.

World trade in 2024

9001.90 · US$8.4bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$125.3kUS$125.3k+US$12.1m+US$86.9m+> US$660.5m

Exports: 137
  1. China: US$2.8bn
  2. United States: US$1bn
  3. Japan: US$945.2m
  4. South Korea: US$660.5m
  5. Germany: US$604.3m
  6. Taiwan: US$445.6m
  7. Switzerland: US$244.9m
  8. Hong Kong SAR China: US$237.7m
  9. Thailand: US$226.3m
  10. Singapore: US$167.9m
  11. Vietnam: US$116.6m
  12. United Kingdom: US$113.4m
  13. France: US$86.9m
  14. Philippines: US$57m
  15. Israel: US$53.6m
  16. Malaysia: US$51.9m
  17. Myanmar (Burma): US$48m
  18. Netherlands: US$45.4m
  19. Canada: US$41.1m
  20. Czechia: US$40.9m
  21. Bulgaria: US$38m
  22. Poland: US$32.6m
  23. Lithuania: US$31.3m
  24. Italy: US$25m
  25. Russia: US$19.8m
  26. Denmark: US$19.5m
  27. Sweden: US$17.3m
  28. Serbia: US$17.1m
  29. Indonesia: US$16.2m
  30. Hungary: US$16.2m
  31. Latvia: US$13.8m
  32. Mexico: US$12.5m
  33. Romania: US$12.1m
  34. Finland: US$11.8m
  35. Belgium: US$9.2m
  36. Austria: US$8.9m
  37. India: US$7.7m
  38. Spain: US$7m
  39. Portugal: US$5.5m
  40. Bangladesh: US$5m
  41. Kazakhstan: US$4.6m
  42. Egypt: US$4.5m
  43. Slovenia: US$3.4m
  44. Australia: US$3.2m
  45. Slovakia: US$3m
  46. Ukraine: US$2.6m
  47. Estonia: US$2.5m
  48. Armenia: US$2.1m
  49. South Africa: US$1.7m
  50. Türkiye: US$1.5m
  51. Ireland: US$1.5m
  52. Norway: US$1.3m
  53. Tunisia: US$1.3m
  54. Sri Lanka: US$831.5k
  55. Belarus: US$476.2k
  56. Morocco: US$423.8k
  57. Ecuador: US$418.6k
  58. United Arab Emirates: US$388.6k
  59. Mauritius: US$383.3k
  60. Greece: US$246.5k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$2.8bn 33.4%
2 United States US$1bn 12.1%
3 Japan US$945.2m 11.3%
4 South Korea US$660.5m 7.9%
5 Germany US$604.3m 7.2%
6 Taiwan US$445.6m 5.3%
7 Switzerland US$244.9m 2.9%
8 Hong Kong SAR China US$237.7m 2.8%
9 Thailand US$226.3m 2.7%
10 Singapore US$167.9m 2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.2bn 14.2%
2 Vietnam US$925.5m 11.1%
3 Japan US$697.9m 8.3%
4 Hong Kong SAR China US$678.8m 8.1%
5 United States US$657.2m 7.9%
6 Germany US$653.1m 7.8%
7 South Korea US$496.1m 5.9%
8 Taiwan US$411.8m 4.9%
9 Thailand US$273.8m 3.3%
10 Mexico US$210.9m 2.5%

Products classified here

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for optical fibres and optical fibre bundles: other?

Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles: other fall under HS subheading 9001.90, part of heading 9001, in section XVIII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on optical fibres and optical fibre bundles: other in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9001.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on optical fibres and optical fibre bundles: other in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9001.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most optical fibres and optical fibre bundles: other?

China, with US$2.8bn in 2024 (33.4% of world exports).