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Tariff line in 8544.70 — Optical fibre cables

Optical fibre cables: Lead alloy sheathed cables for lighting purposes

$660KIndia’s exports in FY 2025-26
5countries bought from India
+113%against FY 2024-25 ($310K)
12,21,845metres shipped in FY 2025-26

India’s exports, year by year

US$, Indian financial years (April–March). Source: DGCI&S, Ministry of Commerce (Tradestat).

Biggest buyers, FY 2025-26

  1. Finland
  2. Netherlands
  3. Nepal
  4. China
  5. United States

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

GST on this code

18%

  • 18% — Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectorsNotification 9/2025-CT(R), Schedule II, entry 516

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

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