Unpunched Kaolin-Coated Punch Cards for IBM 129 from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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