12-Row Rectangular Punch Cards for Keypunches from Mexico
Kaolin-coated rectangular sheets formatted to 12 rows for punch card tabulating machines, not punched, suitable for data entry in legacy computing. The inorganic coating prevents ink smearing during punching. HTS 4810.99.30.00 covers these due to coating and punch card machine designation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Conduct basis weight and coating adhesion tests; must be coated paperboard to stay in 4810, not shifting to uncoated 4802
• Label shipments clearly as 'unpunched cards for punch card machines' with model compatibility (e.g
• IBM 1402) for CBP review