IBM Wheelwriter Empty Ribbon Cartridge from China

Plastic empty cartridge compatible with IBM Wheelwriter electronic typewriters, featuring snap-fit design for easy ribbon replacement. Falls under HTS 3926.90.8300 due to its specific function as an empty cassette for machine ribbons. Commonly used in legacy office equipment.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Ensure documentation includes compatibility list (e.g

Wheelwriter models) to prove classification as machine ribbon cartridge

Test for polymer purity per Chapter 39 notes; blends may require predominant monomer analysis