Epson Black Fabric Ribbon Cartridge from China
This is a replacement fabric ribbon cartridge for Epson dot matrix printers, inked and prepared to produce impressions on paper. It falls under HTS 9612.10.9090 as it is a typewriter or similar ribbon, not on spools or specifically enumerated types. Designed for high-volume printing in office environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify ribbon composition (fabric vs. film) for accurate classification and ensure supplier provides material certificates
• Include technical specs showing preparation for impressions to avoid reclassification as unworked materials