Cellulose Acetate Tow for Optical Fiber Jacketing
> Cellulose acetate tow for optical fiber jacketing is a specialty crimped acetate tow used as reinforcement in protective jacketing for fiber optic cables. It is imported as filament tow, meeting chapter note 1 specifications, and is classified under tariff item 5502.10.00 before compounding into cable sheathing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as finished optical fiber cables
Optical fiber cables are classified in heading 85.44.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the tow is not yet incorporated into cable sheathing, as finished cables are classified under chapter 85
• Provide technical data to CBSA showing the tow meets chapter note 1
• Verify the tow is not coated or impregnated with plastics
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> Acetate conjugate tow for thermal bonding is a cellulose acetate filament tow consisting of parallel filaments of uniform length exceeding 2 meters, with twist less than 5 turns per meter and total measurement over 20,000 decitex. It is used as an intermediate in nonwoven production, meeting the specifications of heading 55.02 and classified under tariff item 5502.10.00 as cellulose acetate tow.
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