Smith Corona XL1300 Black Ribbon Cartridge from Japan
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.
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
• 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