Submarine Optical Fiber Cable from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Document armor layers and water penetration testing; distinguish from 8544.60 submarine electric cables; provide total length and repeaters if applicable