Other

Inked ribbons for typewriters or similar machines, other

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 9612 10 90 (Other inked ribbons for typewriters or similar machines) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Ink-pads and ribbon variants classified elsewhere within Chapter 96 should be verified independently, as classification at the 8-digit level determines the applicable treatment.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line is specific to ribbons classified under this residual entry; ink-pads within the same heading (9612) are separately classified and warrant independent verification. Re-classification on customs examination — for instance, to a more specific ribbon subheading or to a chapter covering printing consumables — triggers retrospective compliance and risks detention pending resolution. Confirm the product's material composition, intended use, and physical form against the tariff schedule before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9612 10 90 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the imported product is an ink-pad rather than a ribbon?

Ink-pads are classified under a distinct subheading within Chapter 96 and must be verified separately, as a different tariff line may carry its own compliance requirements.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.