Data Processing Punchcard Blank Strips from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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