Typewriter, similar ribbons, inked, otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes
HS heading 96.12 covers Typewriter, similar ribbons, inked, otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes. Within Chapter 96 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings spanning ribbons to ink pads, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $3.1M
- Share of Chapter 96
- 0.4%
- Rank in its chapter
- #14 of 20
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 96.12 covers Typewriter, similar ribbons, inked, otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes. At the six-digit line it separates ribbons and ink pads — each a distinct duty line shown below. India exports writing instruments, brushware, buttons, combs and a range of finished consumer articles. India exported $3.1M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 0.4% of all Chapter 96 exports, ranking #14 of 20 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
96.12 is the four-digit HS heading for typewriter, similar ribbons, inked, otherwise prep. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many miscellaneous manufactured articles lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 96.12
The Harmonised System breaks Typewriter, similar ribbons, inked, otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Top destinations for Chapter 96 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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