5407.41.00.10/Nylon Typewriter Ribbon Fabric/Japan

Nylon Typewriter Ribbon Fabric from Japan

This unbleached woven nylon fabric features both selvages woven and meets precise thread count specifications (59-83 warp, 39-55 filling per cm) with average decitex 28-83, making it ideal for typewriter ribbons. It contains 85% or more nylon filaments and is classified under HTS 5407.41.00.10 due to its specialized construction for machine ribbon production. The fabric's high thread density and warp-filling ratio ensure durability in impact printing applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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Import Tips

• Verify exact thread count and decitex measurements via lab testing to confirm classification under 5407.41.00.10; deviations may shift to general 5407.41

• Provide mill certificates proving 85%+ nylon content and unbleached/bleached status to avoid reclassification

• Ensure selvages are documented as woven, not cut, in commercial invoices to prevent customs disputes