Unbleached Nylon Ribbon Weave for Calculators

Unbleached nylon filament fabric tailored for calculator printing ribbons, adhering to HTS 5407.41.00.20 with 85%+ polyamides, 28-83 decitex yarns, and thread counts 59-83 warp/39-55 filling per cm (warp ≤60% total). Provides optimal ink-holding capacity for single-strike printing. Common in office machine service parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+35.0%48.6%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%+10.0%23.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

5402Lower: 17.5% vs 48.6%

If from high-tenacity yarn of nylon ≥85%

High-tenacity filament yarn fabrics have dedicated heading 5402 separate from 5407.

5509.21.00Lower: 44.7% vs 48.6%

If made from nylon staple fibers, not continuous filaments

Staple fiber fabrics (Chapter 55) vs filament (Chapter 54) based on yarn construction.

8443.91Lower: 10% vs 48.6%

If imported as complete printer parts assembly

Finished machinery parts classify under Chapter 84, not raw textile materials.

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