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Royal Typewriter Black Ink Ribbon

Standard black ink ribbon for manual Royal typewriters, spooled for easy installation and impression giving. Classified in HTS 9612.10.90 as other ribbons, prepared with oil-based ink for sharp characters. Ideal for vintage typewriter restoration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina7.9%+20.0%27.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico7.9%+10.0%17.9%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada7.9%+10.0%17.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8443.11Lower: 12.5% vs 27.9%

If parts of manual typewriters

Ribbons supplied with typewriter classify under complete machine parts.

3213.90.00.00Higher: 40.9% vs 27.9%

If artists' ink sets

If marketed for non-impression uses like crafts, may shift to artists' colors.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Declare as 'prepared for typewriter impressions' with photos of spooling

โ€ข Ensure no precious metal content per chapter notes to avoid special valuations