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 v2022 Code: 9612

About 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 code 9612 covers a diverse range of products essential for various office and printing applications. This industry plays a crucial role in supporting the broader economy by providing the necessary tools and consumables for information processing, documentation, and communication. From typewriter ribbons to ink pads, the products under this code enable businesses and individuals to effectively record, transfer, and reproduce information, making it an integral part of the modern office and printing landscape.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 9612 typically involves a combination of specialized manufacturing processes. Typewriter ribbons, for instance, are often produced by coating or impregnating fabric or plastic materials with ink formulations, which are then spooled or packaged for distribution. Ink pads, on the other hand, may be manufactured by molding or pressing absorbent materials, such as felt or foam, and infusing them with ink solutions.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 9612 include a variety of raw materials, such as fabrics, plastics, inks, and absorbent materials. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as coating, spooling, and packaging machines, are essential for the efficient and consistent manufacturing of these products. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating the necessary equipment and ensuring quality control throughout the production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 9612 are typewriter ribbons, ink pads, and other similar products designed to facilitate the transfer of ink or other impressions. These outputs are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 8443 Printing, copying, and faxing machines, 8472 Office machines, and 9009 Photocopying apparatus and thermocopying apparatus, as they are essential for the operation and maintenance of various office equipment and printing devices.

Family tree for 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/96'>96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9612'>9612: 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</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9601'>9601: Ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material and articles of these materials; worked, (including articles obtained by moulding)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9602'>9602: Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these materials, moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, resins or modelling pastes, worked unhardened gelatin (not heading no. 3503)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9603'>9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9604'>9604: Hand sieves and hand riddles</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9605'>9605: Travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9606'>9606: Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9607'>9607: Slide fasteners and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9608'>9608: Pens; ball-point, felt tipped, other porous tipped pens; fountain pens, stylograph pens duplicating stylos, propelling or sliding pencils; parts of the foregoing, excluding those of heading no. 9609</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9609'>9609: Pencils (not of heading no. 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9610'>9610: Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9611'>9611: Stamps; date, numbering, sealing stamps and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating by hand; hand operated composing sticks and printing sets</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9613'>9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9614'>9614: Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9615'>9615: Combs, hair-slides and similar; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips and hair curlers and the like, other than those of heading no. 8516 and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9616'>9616: Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9617'>9617: Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9618'>9618: Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9619'>9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9620'>9620: Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles</a>"]

    B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/961210'>961210: Ribbons; for typewriters and the like, inked or otherwise prepared, for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/961220'>961220: Ink pads; whether or not inked, with or without boxes</a>"]


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