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HS code for fibre patch cord, single mode
8544.70
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “fibre patch cord, single mode” points to subheading 8544.70: insulated: optical fibre 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 8544.70 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
8544.70 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule has one tariff line for 8544.70; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
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 Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Mexico 35% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Brazil Free – 20% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 15% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% Third-country duty 16 tariff lines · average 11.8% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Questions and answers
What is the HS code for fibre patch cord, single mode?
Fibre patch cord, single mode are classified under 8544.70 (Insulated: optical fibre cables) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.