Fan-Fold Punchcard Strip Stock
This product consists of continuous fan-fold strips of bleached, kaolin-coated kraft paperboard, weighing more than 150 g/m² and made predominantly of chemical pulp. The strips are designed to be detached into individual unpunched cards for punchcard machines. Although presented in strips, the product is not 'converted' beyond cutting and folding, and the coating is limited to kaolin, so it falls under tariff item 4810.32.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the strips are cut into individual cards and bound into registers or notebooks
Heading 48.20 covers registers, notebooks and similar articles of paper or paperboard, which would apply if the cards are assembled into bound products.
If the strips are perforated or otherwise processed beyond simple cutting
Perforated paper and paperboard for machines, such as Jacquard cards, are classified in heading 48.23.
If the strips are printed with characters or motifs that are not subsidiary to their use
Printed paper with non-subsidiary motifs falls in Chapter 49 under heading 49.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the strips are not perforated or punched; if they are, they may be excluded from heading 48.10
• The product must weigh over 150 g/m² and be uniformly bleached with over 95% chemical pulp to qualify
• Confirm the coating is solely kaolin or other inorganic substances, as any plastic coating would change classification
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