IBM 5081 Punch Card Stock in Strips from Japan
Coated bleached kraft paperboard cards in continuous strips, compatible with IBM 5081 punchcard systems for mainframe data entry. Uniformly bleached with >95% chemical pulp, >150 g/m², kaolin-coated for durability and printability before punching. Not pre-punched, intended for punchcard machine processing.
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 historical IBM spec sheets or equivalent to prove punchcard machine compatibility during customs exam
• Strip format must be documented; loose sheets may classify under 4820 if cut to size and not specifically for punch machines
• Test for >95% chemical fiber content—mechanical pulp blends go to 4804.21/29 sack kraft if specs match