Telecom Refined Lead for Submarine Cables
Refined lead for heavy-duty submarine fiber optic cable armoring. This unwrought refined lead is in pig or ingot form, not yet worked, falling under tariff item 7801.10.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lead is formed into cable armoring components
Finished cable components are classified under other articles of lead.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the lead is unwrought and not formed into cable components, as finished cable parts are classified as articles
• Provide purity documentation to the CBSA
• Be aware that submarine cable applications may require specific certifications, but this does not affect tariff classification
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