HS Code 9612.20.00.00
Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes. - Ink-pads
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
8.5%
About HS Code 9612.20.00.00
HS code 9612.20.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes. - Ink-pads. It falls under Chapter 96 — Miscellaneous manufactured articles of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 9612 and subheading 9612.20. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 9612.20.00.00 is 8.5%. This rate applies to imports from most WTO member countries. Lower preferential rates may be available depending on the country of origin and the trade agreement used. 20 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 19 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff, Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 9612.20.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 9612.20.00.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (8.5%) | $850 |
| GST (5%) | $543 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $11,393 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 9612.20.00.00
What is HS code 9612.20.00.00?
HS code 9612.20.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes. - Ink-pads". It sits under Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 9612.20.00.00?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS code 9612.20.00.00 is 8.5%. This rate applies to imports from WTO member countries without a preferential trade agreement with Canada. Lower preferential rates may apply under agreements such as CUSMA, CETA, or CPTPP.
Can I import 9612.20.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 9612.20.00.00 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 9612.20.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 9612.20.00.00 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 9612.20.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 9612.20.00.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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20 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CEPT | Canada-EFTA Preferential Tariff | Free |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CHFTA | Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CIAT | Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CKFTA | Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPFTA | Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica Tariff | Free |
| GPT | General Preferential Tariff | 5% |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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Other codes under chapter 96
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9612.10.10.00 | Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes. - Ribbons - To be employed in machinery for packing fresh fruit or vegetables | Free |
| 9612.10.20.00 | Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes. - Ribbons - Other, woven, of man-made fibres, other than those of a width of 30 mm or less and permanently put up in cartridges | 15.5% |
| 9612.10.30.00 | Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes. - Ribbons - Other, containing man-made fibres | 15.5% |
| 9612.10.90.00 | Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes. - Ribbons - Other | 8.5% |