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9612.10.90.10

Woven, of man-made fibers (621)

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Ribbons
  3. Other
  4. Woven, of man-made fibers (621)

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
7.9%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
78.5%
Unit of quantity
doz., kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeU.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, E*, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA
3.95%U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

Related lines in heading 9612

About 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

Heading 9612 covers inked or otherwise prepared ribbons that give impressions, whether loose, on spools, or in cartridges, plus ink pads with or without boxes. It splits into two groups: 9612.10 for ribbons and 9612.20 for ink pads. Ribbons are further split by width, by whether they are permanently put up in plastic or metal cartridges, and by material.

Full guide to heading 9612

Products in this heading

  • Printer ribbon in a sealed plastic cartridge for a desktop printer
  • Nylon impact printer ribbon on a spool
  • Thermal transfer ribbon on a roll for label printing
  • Woven man-made fiber ribbon in a metal cartridge
  • Inked stamp pad
  • Uninked felt pad for a hand stamp
  • Replacement ribbon cartridge for a point of sale receipt printer

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for thermal transfer printer ribbons?

Thermal transfer printing ribbons of coated polyethylene terephthalate film are classified under 9612.10.90.30, with a general (MFN) rate of 7.9%.

What is the duty on ink pads?

Ink pads are classified under 9612.20.00.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 3.5%.

How do I classify a printer ribbon in a cartridge less than 30 mm wide?

If the ribbon is woven of man-made fibers, use 9612.10.10.10; if it is another material or construction, use 9612.10.10.20. Both lines are free of general (MFN) duty.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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