Nakajima AE-800 Fabric Ribbon Cartridge from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare as 'fabric ribbon' vs. film; material affects potential reclassification
• Ensure cartridges contain spools if applicable; spool-less may go to 9612.90