Question 1

What does HTS 9612.10.10 cover?

Accepted Answer

HTS 9612.10.10 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering 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. It belongs to Chapter 96 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.

Question 2

What is the duty rate for HTS 9612.10.10?

Accepted Answer

Every 10-digit line under HTS 9612.10.10 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Chapter 99 flags and potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags are shown at the per-line level; applicability depends on the shipment facts, written scope, and entry date.

Question 3

How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9612.10.10?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 9612.10.10 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.

Question 4

Are there potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags under HTS 9612.10.10?

Accepted Answer

Tandom's current catalog view links no potentially relevant AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) order flags to lines under HTS 9612.10.10. Check current Commerce scope materials and Federal Register notices before relying on an HTS-only screen.

`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

Plain-English explanation

10-digit lines under 9612.10.10(2)

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS 9612.10.10 cover?

What is the duty rate for HTS 9612.10.10?

How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9612.10.10?

Are there potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags under HTS 9612.10.10?

Learn more

Trade compliance APIs in broker workflows

Bulk-classify SKU descriptions with the Tandom HTS Classifier API

How Chapter 99 tariff layers stack on a single entry

Write a Claude or ChatGPT prompt for broker-grade HTS classification

What changed for low-value shipments after de minimis suspension

Extract HTS-eligible fields from commercial invoices

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

Plain-English explanation

10-digit lines under 9612.10.10(2)

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS 9612.10.10 cover?

What is the duty rate for HTS 9612.10.10?

How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9612.10.10?

Are there potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags under HTS 9612.10.10?

Learn more

Trade compliance APIs in broker workflows

Bulk-classify SKU descriptions with the Tandom HTS Classifier API

How Chapter 99 tariff layers stack on a single entry

Write a Claude or ChatGPT prompt for broker-grade HTS classification

What changed for low-value shipments after de minimis suspension

Extract HTS-eligible fields from commercial invoices

`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