Hollerith Code Punchcard Blanks from Japan
Hollerith-standard blank cards, coated bleached kraft paperboard ≤150 g/m², chemical fibers dominant, for punchcard data encoding. Not punched, in sheets or strips. Precisely HTS 4810.31.30.00 for such machines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Lab certify uniform bleaching and fiber content to prevent downgrading to lower chemical % codes
• Declare strip connectivity if applicable, as 'whether or not in strips' allows flexibility