Armored Direct Burial Optical Fiber Cable from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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