Polyester Ink Ribbon Base Cloth from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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