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U.S. imports of insulated optical fiber cables with individually sheathed fibers (HS 854470) totaled $386.2M in April 2026, traded with 55 countries.
Importers of Insulated Optical Fiber Cables with Individually Sheathed Fibers paid $33.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $229.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Insulated Optical Fiber Cables with Individually Sheathed Fibers imports of $386.2M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $336.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOptical fiber cables composed of individually sheathed fibers serve as the physical backbone of broadband, telecommunications, and data-center infrastructure — a sector seeing sustained US import demand driven by network expansion. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (8544700000), so classification disputes typically center on whether fibers are individually sheathed versus bundled without individual sheathing, which would push the product to a different heading. Mexico is the leading supplier to the US market, with Vietnam and Japan also prominent sources. Importers sourcing from Vietnam or Indonesia should verify country-of-origin documentation carefully, as fiber cable assembly operations can span multiple countries.
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The defining requirement is that each fiber within the cable must be individually sheathed. Cables where fibers are grouped in a common buffer tube without individual sheathing typically fall outside this heading. Importers should obtain technical specifications from the manufacturer confirming individual sheathing to support the classification.
Because fiber cable production often involves drawing fiber in one country and jacketing or connectorizing in another, a substantial-transformation analysis is required. Importers should obtain a detailed bill of materials and manufacturing process statement from the supplier to support the origin determination, particularly for cables assembled in Vietnam or Indonesia where multi-country production is common.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8544700000 | INSULATED OPTICAL FIBER CABLES WITH INDVULY SH FBR | $386.2M | 14.46% | $33.2M |
INSULATED OPTICAL FIBER CABLES WITH INDVULY SH FBR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8544700000 | INSULATED OPTICAL FIBER CABLES WITH INDVULY SH FBR | $222.7M |
INSULATED OPTICAL FIBER CABLES WITH INDVULY SH FBR
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MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $143.3M | $18.5M | -$124.9M |
| Texas | $40.3M | $46.4M | +$6.2M |
| New Jersey | $2.4M | $57.2M | +$54.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILDAGO, TX | $122.8M | $36.7M | -$86.1M |
| PORTSMOUTH, NH | -- | $55.3M | +$55.3M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $48.0M | -- | -$48.0M |