Singlemode Optical Fiber Cable G.652 from China
This is a made-up singlemode optical fiber cable using G.652 fiber for long-distance telecommunications, individually sheathed fibers assembled into a cable with protective jacketing. It falls under HTS 8544.70.00.00 as an optical fiber cable made up of individually sheathed fibers, without electric conductors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify fiber count and type (e.g
• G.652) in documentation to confirm classification; ensure cables are 'made up' with sheathed fibers per heading 8544 notes; declare if assembled with any electric conductors to avoid reclassification