Ribbon Optical Fiber Cable 12-Fiber from China

12-fiber ribbon matrix optical cable for high-density backbone applications, with individually buffered fibers aligned in ribbon format within protective cable jacket. Falls under HTS 8544.70.00.00 as made-up cable of sheathed optical fibers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Declare ribbon count and matrix type; specify mass fusion splice compatibility; common issue is declaring as tape (3919)

Ribbon Optical Fiber Cable 12-Fiber from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8544.70.00.00