Epson Black Ink Ribbon Cartridge from China
This is a black ink ribbon cartridge measuring 25mm in width, permanently housed in a plastic cartridge with an internal spool, designed for Epson dot matrix printers and typewriters. It falls under HTS 9612.10.10 because it is narrower than 30mm, pre-inked for impressions, and packaged in a plastic cartridge for use in data processing machines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify cartridge width is under 30mm and confirm permanent plastic/metal housing via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed machine compatibility (e.g
• typewriter model) in commercial invoice to prove data processing use
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; provide cost breakdowns separating ribbon from cartridge to prevent duty disputes