Nylon Typewriter Ribbon Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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