Hand-Operated Composing Stick
A metal stick used by printers to hand-set movable type for small-scale letterpress printing. It is specifically designed for hand operation and falls under tariff item 9611.00.00 as a hand-operated composing stick.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the composing stick is not part of a larger printing machine
• Provide the material composition (e.g
• metal type) for customs classification
• Keep the product's intended use clear for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 9611.00.00
Brass Numbering Stamp Set
A set of individual brass stamps numbered 0-9, used with a separate ink pad for hand-stamping sequential numbers onto wood, metal, or paper. These are designed for manual operation and fall under tariff item 9611.00.00 as hand-operated numbering stamps.
Craft Embossing Stamper
A manual handheld tool for embossing designs onto paper, leather, or foil, used in scrapbooking and crafts. It operates entirely by hand and is classified under tariff item 9611.00.00 as a hand-operated embossing device.
Custom Logo Hand Embosser
A portable hand embosser that creates company logos on foil or paper for stationery. It is designed for manual operation and falls under tariff item 9611.00.00 as a hand-operated embossing device.
Custom Rubber Sealing Stamp
A handheld stamp with a customizable rubber die for applying seals like 'Approved' or 'Confidential' on envelopes and files. It is designed for hand operation and falls under tariff item 9611.00.00 as a hand-operated sealing stamp.
Educational Hand Composing Type Set
A student kit containing a hand composing stick and plastic letters for learning typography. It is designed for hand printing and falls under tariff item 9611.00.00 as a hand printing set incorporating composing sticks.
Handheld Embossing Label Printer
A portable manual device that embosses raised text or numbers onto plastic labels or tapes for organization. It operates entirely by hand and falls under tariff item 9611.00.00 as a hand-operated device for printing or embossing labels.