China HS → US HTS
China HS 9612.1000 (色带): US HTS candidates & duty rates
China tariff line for "色带" shares the international HS6 anchor 961210 with 8 US HTS candidates below. Compare descriptions, then calculate landed duty.
Updated
China HS 9612.1000 most commonly maps to US HTS 9612.10.10. Total duty rate from China (MFN + Chapter 99 overlays): about 7.50%. Verify the description before filing.
China tariff line facts
| China HS line | 9612.1000 |
|---|---|
| Description | 色带 |
| Category path | 打字机色带或类似色带，已上油 或经其他方法处理能着色的，不 论是否装轴或装盒；印台，不论 是否已加印油或带盒子 > 色带 |
| Shared HS6 | 961210 |
| China MFN rate (reference) | 8 |
| Schedule version | 2026 |
US HTS candidates (8)
| US HTS | Description | General (MFN) | Total from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Free | 7.50% |
| 9612.10.90 | Other | 7.9% | 15.40% |
| 9612.10.10.10 | Woven, of man-made fibers | Free | 7.50% |
| 9612.10.90.10 | Woven, of man-made fibers (621) | 7.9% | 15.40% |
| 9612.10.90.30 | Thermal transfer printing ribbons of coated polyethylene terephthalate film | 7.9% | 15.40% |
| 9612.10.10.20 | Other | Free | 7.50% |
| 9612.10.90.90 | Other | 7.9% | 15.40% |
| 9612.10 | Ribbons: | — | — |
Total = MFN base + Section 301 / IEEPA / reciprocal overlays active for China origin. AD/CVD not included.
Frequently asked questions
Which US HTS code corresponds to China HS 9612.1000?
There is no one-to-one mapping: only the first six digits (HS6 961210) are shared internationally. Under this anchor the US schedule has 8 candidate lines; the most common is 9612.10.10. Match your product facts (material, use, construction) against the descriptions to pick the right one.
How much is US import duty for "色带" from China?
Using the leading candidate 9612.10.10, the total rate from China is about 7.50% — MFN base plus the Chapter 99 overlays (Section 301 / IEEPA / reciprocal) active for China origin. Other candidates may differ, so verify classification first.
Why is China HS8 not identical to US HTS8?
The WCO Harmonized System is only agreed to six digits. China extends HS6 to 8/10-digit national lines for its own tariffs and statistics, and the US does the same with HTS8/HTS10 — the extensions are independent, so codes must be bridged via HS6.
How do I confirm the final HTS classification?
Compare the US line descriptions against your product facts, check CBP rulings for similar goods, and when in doubt request a binding ruling. The bridge tool lets you re-run this query and compare all candidates side by side.