FTTH Drop Cable Optical Fiber from China
G.657.A1 single-mode optical fiber specifically drawn for FTTH drop cable applications transmitting voice, data, and video services to residential premises. Optimized for small bend radii in customer premises wiring. Classified under HTS 9001.10.0030 as communication transmission fiber.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify drop cable color coding standards (ITU-T L.3) compliance
• Document 20mm bend radius performance at 1625nm for verification
• Import uncoated or primary-coated only to maintain fiber classification