IBM 80-Column Punchcard Blanks from Japan
Standard 80-column format cards, kaolin-coated on one or both sides, from uniformly bleached kraft paperboard ≤150 g/m² with >95% chemical wood fibers. Not punched, for historical IBM punchcard readers in strips. HTS 4810.31.30.00 applies to these machine-specific data cards.
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
• Include dimensional specs (e.g
• 80-column 3.25x7.375 inches) in import docs to prove punchcard machine compatibility
• Test for Mullen burst strength if resembling kraftliner specs, but confirm not exceeding 115 g/m² limits for 4804
• Label clearly as 'not punched' to prevent CBP reclassification as finished data media