HS Code 9611 — Hand-Operated Stamps and Printing Sets

This category includes hand-operated devices for stamping dates, numbers, or addresses. It covers traditional rubber stamps, wax sealing stamps, and hand-held label embossers. These tools are primarily used for office administration, logistics, and craft applications.

What's included

Self-inking rubber stamps
Date stamps
Wax seals
Manual label embossers
Hand-operated numbering machines

What's excluded

Electronic label printers → use 8443 (Automated or computer-linked printers fall under machinery.)

Common examples

Trodat self-inking date stamp
Brass wax seal with wooden handle
Handheld Dymo label embosser
Rubber address stamp

Frequently asked questions

Do these include ink pads?

Separate ink pads are under 9612, but self-inking stamps containing a pad are classified here under 9611.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
Documentation: Check for wood packaging regulations (ISPM 15) if the stamp handles are wooden.
Typical shipping mode: LCL
Top exporters: Austria, China, Taiwan
Top importers: United States, Germany, Japan

Key takeaway

Applies only to manual, hand-operated stamping and embossing tools.

Hand-Operated Stamps and Printing Sets