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Self-Inking Date Stamp

A handheld rubber stamp with a self-inking mechanism that prints customizable dates on documents, packages, or mail. It falls under HTS 9611.00.00.00 as a date stamp designed for hand operation, used for marking expiration dates or receipt times.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.7%+17.5%20.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8443.32Lower: 10% vs 20.2%

If electrically powered or automated

Machines for printing labels that are not hand-operated fall under printing machinery in Chapter 84.

8479.89.65.00Higher: 20.3% vs 20.2%

If part of a larger office machine set

Integrated into non-handheld office equipment, it shifts to other machines not elsewhere specified.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 20.2%

If primarily plastic construction without functional stamp mechanism

Simple plastic novelties without printing capability are classified as other plastic articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the stamp is truly hand-operated and not electrically powered to avoid reclassification under Chapter 84

β€’ Provide detailed product specs and photos showing manual operation for CBP review

β€’ Label clearly as 'hand-operated stamp' to prevent misclassification as office machines