Unpunched Kaolin-Coated Punch Cards for IBM 129 from Japan
Multi-ply paper cards coated with kaolin on one or both sides, not punched, designed specifically for punch card machines like the IBM 129 keypunch. These cards measure 80-column standard size and may be in strips for efficient feeding. Classified under HTS 4810.92.30.00 due to their coating, multi-ply construction, and dedicated use in data punch card systems.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify kaolin coating and multi-ply structure via lab testing to confirm classification under 4810.92; provide mill test certificates
• Ensure cards are explicitly 'not punched' and sized for punch machines; declare as strips if applicable to avoid reclassification