8544.70.00.00 - Optical fiber cables
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | Fiber m |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 65% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8544.70.00.00, specifically covers optical fiber cables. These are distinguished by their construction, which consists of individually sheathed optical fibers. These cables may also be assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors, but their primary function and defining characteristic is the transmission of light signals through optical fibers.
Unlike sibling categories, which focus on electrical conductors such as coaxial cables (8544.20), ignition wiring sets (8544.30), or general insulated electric conductors for specific voltage ranges (8544.4 and 8544.6), this category exclusively pertains to cables designed for optical signal transmission. The presence of optical fibers, rather than copper or other metallic conductors, is the key differentiator.
As a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this category. Therefore, classification under 8544.70.00.00 is determined solely by the presence of optical fiber construction. This includes various types of fiber optic cables used in telecommunications, data networking, and other applications where high-speed, high-bandwidth data transmission is required.