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Telecom Refined Lead for Submarine Cables

Refined lead for heavy-duty submarine fiber optic cable armoring. Unwrought HTS 7801.10.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+12.5%15%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7804Lower: 12.5% vs 15%

If extruded submarine cable sheaths

Wrought profiles for marine cables.

9001.10.00.30Higher: 44.2% vs 15%

If optical fiber cables with sheath

Complete submarine fiber cables under optics chapter.

7307.19.30Higher: 80.6% vs 15%

If steel tube encased with lead

Composite pipe structures classified by predominant material.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Marine grade requires salt spray corrosion certs

• Heavy lift coordination for port handling

• Declare cable project specs for valuation