Anti-dumping watch · anti-dumping + countervailing
Single-mode Optical Fibre Cables from China
single-mode optical fibre cables
Commodity codes covered
| Code | Description | Customs duty | Duties, most exporters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8544 70 00 10 | Single mode optical fibre cables, made up of one or more individually sheathed fibres, with protective casing, whether or not containing electric conductors; excluding cables in which all the optical fibres are individually fitted with operational connectors at one or both extremities and plastic insulated cables for submarine use containing a copper or aluminium conductor in which fibres are contained in metal module(s) | 0% | 57.99% | Work out the cost |
A duty can apply to only part of a code, depending on the exact product description. Check the code on the UK Trade Tariff.
Exporters with their own rates (2)
These rates apply only when the invoice carries the declaration the tariff asks for. Otherwise the rate for most exporters applies. Ask your supplier for its exact registered name.
- Non sampled, cooperating exporters/producers: Suzhou Furukawa Power Optic Cable Co.,Ltd Shanghai Wanbao Optical Technologies Co. Ltd Ningbo Geyida Cable Technology Co.,Ltd XDK Communication Equipment Huizhou Co., Ltd Jiangsu Fasten Optical Cable Co., Ltd Hengtong Optic-Electric co. Ltd ZheJiang JinYuan WanBao Optical Fiber Co. Ltd FibreHome Telecommunication Technologies Co Lt33.62%
- SDG Group: Shenzhen SDG Information Co. Ltd Shenzhen SDGI Optical Network Technologies Co. Ltd33.62%
Case history
- AD0021 Single-mode Optical Fibre Cables from ChinaDumping Investigation · completed · opened 26 April 2022
- AS0022 Single-mode Optical Fibre Cables from ChinaSubsidy Investigation · completed · opened 26 April 2022
Questions
What is the UK anti-dumping duty on single-mode optical fibre cables from China?
Most exporters from China pay anti-dumping and countervailing duty of 57.99% on top of normal customs duty. Named exporters with their own rates pay from 33.62%, if the invoice carries the declaration the tariff asks for. It covers 1 commodity code. Checked against the UK Trade Tariff on 26 September 2026.
Does anti-dumping duty replace normal customs duty?
No. It is charged on top of the normal customs duty, and import VAT is then charged on the total.
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