IBM 5081 Punch Card Stock in Strips from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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