GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8544.70
8544.70.00.00.00: Optical fibre cables.
Optical fibre cables
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026
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Importing into GCC
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% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines · average 11.8% 
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 
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 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
The tariff classification of a pre-install cable set from the Netherlands
- N357655 U.S. CBP
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
The tariff classification and eligibility of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA) of fiber optic cables
- N344044 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an optical fiber cable from Japan
- 600015156 HMRC
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
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
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
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, 8544.70.00.00.00 is one of 1 line under subheading 8544.70, insulated: optical fibre cables.
The customs duty is free, and quantities are declared in Kilograms.
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 Argentina duty is 0%–12.6%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan 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%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8544.70 worth US$295m in 2024; the largest supplier was China, and the United Kingdom ranked 7th with US$12m.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8544.70.00.00.00?
The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is free; the supplementary unit is Kilograms. 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 the GCC import these goods from?
For subheading 8544.70 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$83m), followed by Norway.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.