Data Processing Punchcard Blank Strips from China
Strips of connected, not-punched cards from kaolin-coated bleached kraft paperboard, ≤150 g/m², >95% chemical process wood fibers. Used in legacy punchcard systems for inventory and computing tasks. Classified under HTS 4810.31.30.00 for punchcard machine-specific cards in strip form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document intended end-use as punchcard machine cards with buyer specifications to support classification
• Ensure weight ≤150 g/m² with precise grammage certificates to avoid shifting to higher-weight subheadings
• Check for any perforation or punching, as punched cards may require different classification