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Synthetic Ribbon Core Fabric for Printers from Japan

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 — 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

• 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