Brother AX-25 Typewriter Ribbon Cartridge

A narrow woven ribbon of synthetic man-made fibers, inked for black impressions in Brother AX-25 typewriters, fitted into a metal cartridge under 30 mm wide. Designed for single-use replacement in office typewriters. Falls under HTS 9612.10.10.10 for its woven man-made fiber makeup and permanent metal cartridge housing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9612.10Same rate: 17.5%

If measuring 30 mm or wider

Wider ribbons, even woven man-made fibers in cartridges, classify under the broader width subheading.

4821.90.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If the primary function is paper labels with attached ribbon

Ribbons sold as part of printed paper label sets fall under Chapter 48 for paper articles.

8473.30Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported as integral parts of complete typewriter assemblies

Parts of typing machines including ribbons are classified with the machine in Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide supplier affidavits confirming permanent put-up in cartridge and man-made fiber content exceeding 85% synthetics

Label shipments clearly as 'typewriter ribbons' to prevent confusion with bulk textiles under Chapter 59

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