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
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
• Document armor layers and water penetration testing; distinguish from 8544.60 submarine electric cables; provide total length and repeaters if applicable