Singlemode Optical Fiber Cable G.652 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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