Multimode OM3 Optical Fiber Cable

A multimode OM3 laser-optimized optical fiber cable for data center and LAN applications, featuring individually sheathed 50/125μm fibers in a plenum-rated jacket. Classified under HTS 8544.70.00.00 for its construction as a made-up cable of individually sheathed optical fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8544.42.90Higher: 37.6% vs 35%

If fitted with electrical connectors and containing copper conductors

Cables with both optical and significant electrical components fitted with connectors classify under electric conductor subheadings.

9001.10.00Higher: 41.7% vs 35%

If loose bundles of optical fibers not individually sheathed into cable form

Unmade-up fiber bundles without individual sheathing fall under Chapter 90 optical elements.

3917.40.00Higher: 40.3% vs 35%

If plastic tubing marketed solely as protective conduit, not containing sheathed fibers

Empty plastic tubes for later fiber installation are flexible plastic tubing, not optical fiber cables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify OM3 designation and bandwidth specs in invoices; plenum-rated cables require fire safety certification documentation; avoid misdeclaring as electrical cable if no copper conductors present

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