Nakajima AE-800 Fabric Ribbon Cartridge

The Nakajima AE-800 uses this 15mm wide inked fabric ribbon cartridge for reliable typing impressions in electronic typewriters. HTS 9612.10.10.20 applies to such narrow ribbons permanently mounted in plastic/metal cartridges for typewriter machines, as 'other'. Delivers 2 million characters with even ink distribution.

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.

9612Same rate: 17.5%

If not permanently in cartridges

Ribbons on spools or loose, not fixed in cartridges, are 'other prepared ribbons'.

8443.32Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If integral to imported printers

If imported assembled in printers, not separately, it's part of the printing machine.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If chemical ink preparations

Pure ink refills without ribbon substrate classify as prepared binders or inks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare as 'fabric ribbon' vs. film; material affects potential reclassification

Ensure cartridges contain spools if applicable; spool-less may go to 9612.90

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