Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) · NCM-SIM code · HS 8544.70

8544.70.10.190

8544.70.10.190: Optical fibre cables: Del tipo monomodo estándar o de dispersión: las demás

Optical fibre cables

✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026

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  1. 8544 HILOS, CABLES (INCLUIDOS LOS COAXIALES) Y DEMÁS CONDUCTORES AISLADOS PARA ELECTRICIDAD, AUNQUE ESTÉN LAQUEADOS, ANODIZADOS O PROVISTOS DE PIEZAS DE CONEXIÓN; CABLES DE FIBRAS ÓPTICAS CONSTITUIDOS POR FIBRAS ENFUNDADAS INDIVIDUALMENTE, INCLUSO CON CONDUCTORES ELÉCTRICOS INCORPORADOS O PROVISTOS DE PIEZAS DE CONEXIÓN.
  2. 8544.70 Cables de fibras ópticas
  3. 8544.70.10 Con revestimiento externo de material dieléctrico
  4. 8544.70.10.1 Del tipo monomodo estándar o de dispersión desplazada(R.83/97 MEOSP)
  5. 8544.70.10.190 Las demás

What you pay

Importing into Argentina

Customs duty 12.6% standard rate depends on the country of origin

Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.

Same subheading in other tariffs

8544.70 Insulated: optical fibre cables

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Mexico 35% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Brazil Free – 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 15% Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line GCC Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line

Argentina lines: 8544.70

Binding rulings for similar goods

Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.

  • N362917 U.S. CBP 28 July 2026 · 8544.70.00.00

    The tariff classification of a pre-install cable set from the Netherlands

  • N357655 U.S. CBP 23 January 2026 · 8544.70.00.00

    The tariff classification, country of origin, and eligibility of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA) of fiber optic cables

  • N356840 U.S. CBP 23 December 2025 · 8544.70.00.00

    The tariff classification and eligibility of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA) of fiber optic cables

  • N344044 U.S. CBP 3 December 2024 · 8544.70.00.00

    The tariff classification of an optical fiber cable from Japan

  • 600015156 HMRC 25 March 2026 – 24 March 2029 · 8544 70 00 91

    Optical fibre cables used in telecommunications for the transmission of data and signals, intended for standard outdoor installation or installation in ducts. The goods are made of individually sheathed optical fibres, including conventional single-mode optical fibres and hollow-core optical…

  • 600015057 HMRC 24 March 2026 – 23 March 2029 · 8544 70 00 99

    Optical fibre cables used in telecommunications for the transmission of data and signals, based on the propagation of optical signals within optical fibres rather than the transmission of electrical signals through metallic conductors. The goods are made of individually sheathed optical fibres,…

  • 600012861 HMRC 6 May 2025 – 5 May 2028 · 8544 70 00 99

    Single Mode fibre optic cables. A Single Mode cable made from Bare Fibres, Aramid Yarn, and DCA pellets. Made by firstly preheating the optical fibres, coating, and colouring to protect the bare fibres and ensure their mechanical and physical properties. Then, a layer of protective material such…

15 rulings in total for this code

Legal notes

Chapter notes: Chapter 85 →

NCM-SIM code 8544.70.10.190 is a line of the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) under HS subheading 8544.70 (insulated: optical fibre cables).

The extra-zone duty (AEC) is 12.6%, and quantities are declared in KILOGRAMO.

For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is free, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 35%, the Brazil duty is 0%–20%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the GCC duty is free, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is free and the Nigeria duty is 5%.

Argentina imported goods of subheading 8544.70 worth US$69m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.

Questions and answers

What is the Argentina import duty for NCM-SIM code 8544.70.10.190?

The extra-zone duty (AEC) in the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) is 12.6%; the supplementary unit is KILOGRAMO. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.

Where does Argentina import these goods from?

For subheading 8544.70 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$59m), followed by Brazil.

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