Fan-Fold Punchcard Strip Stock
Continuous fan-fold strips of bleached, kaolin-coated kraft cards (>150 g/m², chemical pulp dominant), detachable into individual unpunched cards for punchcard machines. Designed for high-volume data processing in vintage computing environments. Surface-coated for ink receptivity without other binders.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If semichemical fluting paper specs
≥65% unbleached hardwood semichemical fibers with CMT crush resistance go to 4805.11.
If boxed for retail sale
Cut-to-size cards in retail packs may classify as 4819 cartons/boxes if primary function changes.
If printed with dominant text/motifs
Chapter note sends printed paper with non-subsidiary motifs to chapter 49, not 48.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document fan-fold perforations as for separation, not data punching, to stay in 4810.32
• Require coating analysis (kaolin/inorganic only); organic binders may exclude from heading 4810
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