Legacy Computing Punchcard Strips from Japan
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 — 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
• 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