Jacquard Perforated Paper Cards from Japan
Perforated paper cards designed for Jacquard looms or similar weaving machines, cut to precise sizes for programming patterns. These fall under HTS 4823.90.86 as they are specifically mentioned in the chapter notes as articles of paper for Jacquard machines, distinct from loose sheets or printed matter in other headings.
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 perforation patterns meet Jacquard specifications to avoid reclassification as printed paper under Chapter 49
• Provide mill test certificates confirming paper composition to comply with US Customs fiber content requirements
• Declare exact cut sizes accurately, as loose sheets fall outside heading 4820 per chapter notes