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
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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