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8544.70.00.00/FTTH Drop Optical Fiber Cable/Japan

FTTH Drop Optical Fiber Cable from Japan

Flat drop cable for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) applications, containing 1-4 individually sheathed singlemode fibers with integrated strength members and outdoor jacket. Classified under HTS 8544.70.00.00 as made-up optical fiber cable.

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

• Specify drop cable profile (flat/round) and FTTH designation; include bend radius specs; common pitfall is declaring as patch cord (8544.42)