Armored Direct Burial Optical Fiber Cable from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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