Data Processing Punchcard Blank Strips from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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