Legacy Computing Punchcard Strips from China
Perforated-edge strips of blank cards, kaolin-coated bleached kraft paperboard ≤150 g/m², >95% chemical wood fibers, for vintage computing punchcard systems. Not punched for data entry. HTS 4810.31.30.00 covers these in strips for punchcard machines.
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
• Use ISO 6588 fiber analysis to certify >95% chemical process fibers and uniform bleaching
• Declare as 'in strips' if connected; separate sheets may need review for punchcard specificity