Analysis
Subheading 9612.10 covers ribbons, within heading 9612. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 7.9 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 7.9%, applies to 9612.10.90 (ribbons: other).
1 of its 2 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 1 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 7.9%. The median line pays 3.95%.
The US splits it as follows: 9612.10.10 for measuring less than 30 mm in width, permanently put up in plastic or… (duty-free) and 9612.10.90 for ribbons: other (7.9%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing (339940). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9612.10.10 | Measuring less than 30 mm in width, permanently put up in plastic or metal cartridges (whether or not containing spools) of a kind used in typewriters, automatic data processing or other machines | Free |
| 9612.10.90 | Ribbons: other | 7.9% |