Legacy Typewriter Fabric 5208 Spec Cotton

Legacy equipment typewriter ribbon fabric meeting 5208.11.60.00 exactly: yarn #92, 126 threads/cm² (warp 63, filling 63), 95 g/m² unbleached plain weave. Balanced high-density construction for ink ribbon durability in restoration projects.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.19.60Higher: 44% vs 35%

If not #69 or higher yarn number

Coarser yarns (under #69) use different plain weave unbleached subheading.

5209.51Lower: 18.4% vs 35%

If printed and plain weave

Printing process moves to Chapter 52 printed fabrics.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 35%

If made up as finished ribbons

Completed garments/accessories classified as made-up textile articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lab certification required for nm yarn measurement per US note methodology

Declare as 'typewriter ribbon fabric' not general cotton to avoid broader categories

Ensure no pre-shrinking affecting weight/thread count declarations

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