Smith Corona XL1300 Black Ribbon Cartridge

Designed for Smith Corona XL1300 portable typewriters, this 22mm wide black fabric ribbon in a plastic cartridge provides up to 4 million characters. Under HTS 9612.10.10.20 for narrow ribbons (<30mm) permanently in cartridges for typewriters or data processing machines, 'other' category. Features re-inking capability via spool advance.

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.

9612.10.10.10Same rate: 17.5%

If for designated ADP printer models

If specified for certain automatic data processing printers, it uses the prior sub-subheading.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 17.5%

If textile fabric not prepared for impressions

Uninked or unfinished fabric ribbons classify under textile coverings, not prepared ribbons.

8471.60.80Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If checking/sorter machine parts

Ribbons for specific banking machines like check printers may be parts thereof.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure and certify ribbon width; slight overages reclassify to 9612.10.30

Include user manuals proving typewriter use to avoid ADP machine assumptions

Avoid bulk packaging; must be 'permanently put up' in cartridges

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