Code 9612 10 20 · Subheading 9612 10
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This is a complete 8-digit customs code. There is no further code choice to make below it.
This covers inked ribbons made of endless man-made fibres, with a width of < 30 mm, permanently fitted in plastic or metal cartridges. They are of the kind used in automatic typewriters, automatic data-processing machines and other machines.
For example
Official tariff text
Ribbons made from man-made fibres, of a width of < 30 mm, permanently enclosed in plastic or metal cartridges, of a kind used in automatic typewriters, automatic data-processing equipment and other equipment
Classification complete
9612 10 20
The spaces only make the code easier to read. Customs declarations normally use the unspaced form, 96121020.
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Classification decides the rate here: from 0.0% to 2.7%.
Besides the ordinary duty, the EU records these kinds of measure against this code. They are listed as signals only: whether one applies to your goods can depend on where they come from, who produced them, the exact product and the documents you present. No amounts are worked out here.
Preferential rates exist for goods originating in Andorra; San Marino; Türkiye; European Union; Economic Partnership Agreements; CARIFORUM except Haiti; Comoros (excluding Mayotte), Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and dependencies and Zimbabwe; Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Namibia; 41 more origins. Whether you can use one depends on the origin rules for the goods and on the documentation you can show.
Check this code in the official EU TARIC databaseImport restrictions are recorded for goods originating in Ukraine.
Document or certificate conditions are recorded. Customs may ask for:
What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.
96.12.1000
Ribbons
Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.
What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.
9612 10 20 00
Of man-made fibres, measuring less than 30 mm in width, permanently put in plastic or metal cartridges of a kind used in automatic typewriters, automatic data-processing equipment and other machines
These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.
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Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).
Before you use the code
The code can be right while what you pay still changes, because of where the goods come from, when they arrive, or extra EU measures.
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Codes that sit close to this one, for when the material itself could be different.
This code names ink cartridges without an integrated print head and certain solid ink, while this code names inked ribbons permanently fitted in cartridges.
This code names ribbons of plastic, whereas this code names ribbons of endless man-made fibres permanently fitted in plastic or metal cartridges.
This code names ribbons of woven fabric or paper, excluding endless man-made fibres; this code names ribbons of endless man-made fibres.
Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.
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