Submarine Optical Fiber Cable from Canada
Deepwater submarine optical fiber cable with double armor, water-blocking gel, and individually sheathed high-strength singlemode fibers for transoceanic transmission. Generally classified under HTS 8544.70.00.00 unless specific submarine construction dictates otherwise.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document armor layers and water penetration testing; distinguish from 8544.60 submarine electric cables; provide total length and repeaters if applicable