Typewriter Ribbon Cotton Fabric from Japan
Unbleached plain weave cotton fabric with 90 average yarn number, total thread count of 110 per cm² (warp 55, filling 55), weighing 90 g/m², specifically designed for manufacturing typewriter ribbons. It meets HTS 5208.11.60.00 criteria with yarn number 85-237, thread count 94-134, and balanced warp/filling distribution under 60% dominance. High thread density ensures durability for ribbon production.
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
• Provide lab test reports verifying yarn number (85-237 nm), total thread count (94-134/cm²), and warp/filling balance to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact weight under 100 g/m² and unbleached status; scouring post-import may trigger duty adjustments