9612.10.10.10 - Woven, of man-made fibers

This HTS category, 9612.10.10.10, specifically classifies typewriter or similar ribbons that are woven and made of man-made fibers. These ribbons are designed for giving impressions and are permanently packaged in plastic or metal cartridges. Crucially, these cartridges must be of a type used in typewriters, automatic data processing machines, or other similar devices, and the ribbons themselves must measure less than 30 mm in width. The inclusion of spools within these cartridges does not alter their classification into this subcategory.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 9612.10.10.20, which covers "Other" ribbons. The "Other" category would encompass ribbons that do not meet the specific criteria of being woven, made from man-made fibers, permanently packaged in cartridges of the specified type, or measuring less than 30 mm in width. For instance, ribbons made from natural fibers, sold loose (not in cartridges), or designed for applications other than typewriters and data processing machines would likely fall under the "Other" designation.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 9612.10.10.10 rests on verifying all the preceding descriptive elements: the ribbon's material composition (woven, man-made fibers), its packaging (permanently in plastic or metal cartridges for specific machines), and its width (less than 30 mm).