Cellulose Acetate Tow for Optical Fiber Jacketing from Japan
> 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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5502100000; Equal To 5502100000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• > 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