Self-Inking Date Stamp from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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