Polyester Ink Ribbon Base Cloth

A narrow polyester woven fabric under 30 cm wide, with adhesive-assembled warp of man-made fibers, intended for manufacturing typewriter or similar ribbons in HTS 9612. It provides the flexible base material essential for ink transfer in impact printing mechanisms. Falls under 5806.32.1010 for its specific end-use suitability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

5806.32.20.00Higher: 41.2% vs 41%

If not specifically for typewriter ribbons

Other ribbons of man-made fibers without typewriter suitability fall into the residual subheading.

5604.90.20.00Higher: 43.8% vs 41%

If primarily rubber or plastic coated

Rubberized textile threads or fabrics classify in Chapter 56, not woven narrow fabrics.

5902.10.00.00Lower: 40.8% vs 41%

If for tire cord fabric use

Man-made textile fabrics for technical reinforcement like tires go to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include technical specs showing adhesive assembly and ribbon suitability to support 5806 classification

Avoid common error of declaring without end-use proof, risking shift to general man-made narrow fabrics

Check for selvages; cut edges without may classify as trimmings under 5808