Unpunched Fortran Punchcard Sheets

Sheets of rectangular cards for Fortran programming punchcard machines, coated with inorganic substances, bleached kraft base ≤150 g/m², >95% chemical fibers. Blank for punching code holes. Fits HTS 4810.31.30.00 as non-punched punchcard machine cards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4820.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If other registers, account books or pads

Non-machine-specific cut cards may classify as other paper articles in 4820 if not punchcard designated.

4805.11.00.00Same rate: 35%

If semichemical fluting paper rolls

Different fiber process (65% unbleached hardwood) and CMT crush test for corrugating moves to 4805.11.

4810.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If kraft paperboard >150 g/m²

Exceeding 150 g/m² weight limit places it in the 'other' heavier bleached kraft coated category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain supplier affidavits confirming no other coatings beyond kaolin/binder to meet heading 4810 requirements

Watch for strip vs sheet form; strips are explicit, but sheets qualify if rectangular for punch machines

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