Chapter 96 · Miscellaneous manufactured articles · Section 20
HS Code 9612.10
Ribbons
Heading 9612: Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 9612.10
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9612.10.10 |
Measuring less than 30 mm in width, permanently put up in plastic or metal cartridges (whether or not containing spools) of a kind used in typewriters, automatic data processing or other machines 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 78.5% | doz., kg |
| 9612.10.90 |
Measuring less than 30 mm in width, permanently put up in plastic or metal cartridges (whether or not containing spools) of a kind used in typewriters, automatic data processing or other machines > Other 3 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
7.9% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.95% (JP) | 78.5% | doz., kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 9612.10
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9612 10 80 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9612 10 10 | Of plastics | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9612 10 20 | Of man-made fibres, measuring less than 30 mm in width, permanently put in plastic or metal cartridges of a kind used in automatic typewriters, automatic data-processing equipment and other machines | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9612 10 00 | Ribbons | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 9612.10
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9612 10 00 00 | Ribbons | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9612 10 10 00 | Of plastics | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9612 10 10 10 | Ribbons of plastic with segments of different colours, providing the penetration of dyes by heat into a support (so called dye-sublimation) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9612 10 10 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9612 10 20 00 | Of man-made fibres, measuring less than 30 mm in width, permanently put in plastic or metal cartridges of a kind used in automatic typewriters, automatic data-processing equipment and other machines | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9612 10 80 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 9612
The subheadings immediately before and after 9612.10 in chapter 96.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 9612.10.
What is HS code 9612.10?
HS code 9612.10 covers: Ribbons. It belongs to chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 9612.10?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 7.9%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 9612.10?
The UK extends 9612.10 to 6 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 9612100000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.