Plenum Air-Blown Optical Fiber Cable from Japan
OFNP plenum-rated micro-tube cable designed for air-blown installation, containing empty micro-tubes for future fiber blowing with individual fiber sheathing capability. Falls under HTS 8544.70.00.00 when containing made-up individually sheathed fibers.
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%
Import Tips
• Distinguish between empty micro-duct (3926) vs. fiber-containing cable; provide air-blown specs and plenum certification; declare maximum fiber capacity