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Polyamide Machine Ribbon Base Cloth from China

Bleached polyamide woven fabric optimized for machine ribbon production, with nylon filaments averaging 28-83 decitex and thread density of at least 59 warp/39 filling up to 83/55 per cm. Warp threads constitute no more than 60% of total count, precisely matching HTS 5407.41.00.20 criteria for typewriter/machine ribbon suitability. Ideal for high-speed printing ribbons due to its strength and weave uniformity.

Duty Rate — China → United States

51.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Conduct pre-shipment thread count analysis (warp/filling per cm) to confirm compliance; use certified labs for decitex verification

• Label bolts with HTS-specific details and include commercial invoices stating 'suitable for typewriter/machine ribbon' to expedite entry

• Avoid misdeclaration as general nylon fabric (5407.41.00.40); precise specs prevent duty refunds or penalties