FTTH Drop Cable with SC/APC Connector
This is a flat drop cable for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) installations, fitted with SC/APC connectors and minimal copper conductors for power. It is classified under tariff item 8544.42.00 as an assembled cable with electric conductors, for voltages not exceeding 1,000V.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cable contains only optical fibers and no electric conductors
Optical fiber cables are classified under this subheading when they contain no electric conductors.
If the cable is presented as an optical fiber bundle without connectors
Optical fibers and bundles not fitted with connectors may fall under Chapter 90.
If the cable has electric conductors but is not fitted with connectors
Unfitted insulated conductors for voltages not exceeding 1,000V are classified here.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Clearly document the presence and voltage rating of the copper conductors in the cable to support classification under 8544.42.00
• If the cable is used in a telecommunications network, check if it qualifies for any end-use duty relief
• Keep the connector specifications (SC/APC) on the invoice for CBSA verification
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