8544.20.00.00/Direct Burial Coaxial Cable for CATV/Japan

Direct Burial Coaxial Cable for CATV from Japan

Direct burial rated coaxial cable for community antenna television (CATV) networks features flooding compound, polyethylene jacket, and heavy-duty shielding for underground installation. Classified as coaxial electric conductor under HTS 8544.20.00.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Include direct burial certification and crush test results; verify gel-filled specs for water blocking; large reels require proper dunnage for ocean transport