Synthetic Ribbon Core Fabric for Printers from China
Man-made fiber narrow woven fabric (width ≤30 cm, selvaged) designed as core material for typewriter or dot-matrix printer ribbons under 9612. Adhesive-bound warp-without-weft construction ensures flexibility and strength. HTS 5806.32.1010 due to specific manufacturing suitability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm no weft presence; adhesive assembly distinguishes from standard woven under chapter notes
• Test for Chapter 59 exclusions like impregnation before import declaration
• Use invoices specifying 'for 9612 ribbon mfg' to justify specific subheading