U.S. imports of Ink Pads (Inked or Not) (HS 961220) totaled $913K in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Ink Pads (Inked or Not) paid $128K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.08% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ink Pads (Inked or Not) imports of $913K in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $802K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClassified under a single 10-digit line (9612200000), ink pads enter the US from a geographically diverse supplier base led by Mexico, China, and Taiwan. The product spans everything from pre-inked stamp pads used in office and retail settings to uninked pads sold for craft and industrial marking applications. Importers sourcing from China should note that goods in this category may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin documentation and first-sale valuation strategies particularly relevant. Austria and Vietnam round out the top supplier group, reflecting both premium European manufacturing and lower-cost Southeast Asian production.
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112 import shipments a month
No — the heading explicitly covers ink pads 'whether or not inked,' so both pre-inked and uninked pads classify under 9612200000. The distinction that matters for classification is whether the article functions as an ink pad rather than, say, an absorbent material or a stamp component sold separately.
Yes. Ink pads sourced from China are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable list and rate at the time of entry, as Section 301 coverage and exclusions have changed over time. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable to confirm current duty treatment.
ImportsExports
Imports
$913KYoY · free account
Exports
$161KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.4M of Ink Pads (Inked or Not) and exported $3.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9612200000 | Ink Pads | $912K | 14.08% | 81.21% | $128K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9612200000 | Ink Pads | $161K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 9612
Subheading 961220 · $913K of $4.6M
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 55% of it. China pays 23.3% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
18.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.08% of imports for consumption.