Self-Inking Date Stamp from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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

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

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