Royal Alpha 600 Ribbon Cartridge
The Royal Alpha 600 ribbon cartridge is 20mm wide, featuring a lift-off correction ribbon in a durable plastic housing for typewriters. The ribbon is woven from man-made fibres and is inked for giving impressions. It qualifies under tariff item 9612.10.20 as a woven man-made fibre ribbon, under 30mm wide, and permanently put up in a cartridge.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ribbon is used in fruit or vegetable packing machinery
This item applies to ribbons for packing machinery, not typewriters.
If the ribbon is not woven or is made of natural fibres
This residual item covers other ribbons not meeting the woven man-made fibre criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the ribbon is woven and made of man-made fibres, and that the width is under 30mm
• Ensure the cartridge is permanently assembled and the ribbon is inked
• Provide the typewriter model and ribbon specifications for customs clearance
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