Armored Direct Burial Optical Fiber Cable
Armored optical fiber cable designed for direct burial applications, containing 12 strands of singlemode fiber individually sheathed and protected by corrugated steel armor and polyethylene outer jacket. HTS 8544.70.00.00 applies to this made-up optical fiber cable construction regardless of protective armoring.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If same code - but watch hybrid classification
If armor serves primarily electrical protection and contains conductors, may shift to 8544.49.
If imported as standalone steel armored tubing without sheathed optical fibers
Separate metal tubes/pipes without optical elements classify under iron/steel articles of Chapter 73.
If specially designed for shipboard or aeronautical use
Nautical/aeronautical optical cables have dedicated subheadings regardless of construction.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document armor material (steel/corrugated) and burial rating; ensure declaration specifies 'optical fiber cable' not 'armored electrical cable'; crush resistance test data may be requested by customs
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