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HS code for connectors for optical fibre cables
8536.70 Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “connectors for optical fibre cables” points to subheading 8536.70: connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 8536.70 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
8536.70 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 3%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8536.70 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 3%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 3% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 3% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3.8% 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 3% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Questions and answers
What is the HS code for connectors for optical fibre cables?
Connectors for optical fibre cables are classified under 8536.70 (Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.