Nylon Typewriter Ribbon Fabric from Japan
This narrow woven nylon fabric, less than 30 cm wide with selvages on both edges, is specifically designed for weaving into typewriter ribbons under HTS 9612. It consists of man-made fiber warp without weft, assembled by adhesive, meeting the criteria for heading 5806. Classified under 5806.32.1010 due to its suitability for typewriter 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
• Verify fabric width does not exceed 30 cm and confirm selvages to qualify as narrow woven under heading 5806
• Provide documentation proving suitability for typewriter ribbons (HTS 9612) to avoid reclassification
• Ensure accurate man-made fiber content labeling; common pitfall is misdeclaring as wider fabric under 5407