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Bleached Polyamide Impact Printer Ribbon Cloth from Japan

Bleached woven polyamide fabric meeting exact HTS 5407.41.00.20 parameters: ≥85% polyamide filaments (28-83 decitex), thread count 59-83 warp/39-55 filling per cm, warp not over 60% total, ideal for impact printer ribbons. The tight weave supports high-volume ink saturation without fraying. Primarily imported for OEM ribbon manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Use ISO-certified testing for filament fineness and weave density; retain records for 5 years post-entry

• Declare as 'Other (621)' statistical suffix accurately to match hierarchy and avoid penalties