HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9611.00 – Stamps; date, numbering, sealing stamps and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating by hand; hand operated composing sticks and printing sets
HS code 9611.00 is the 6-digit subheading for stamps, date, numbering, sealing stamps and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating by hand, hand operated composing sticks and printing sets. It is used for self-inking date stamps, traditional rubber stamps, numbering stamps, wax seals and embossing stamps.
What HS 9611.00 covers
This HS code encompasses a variety of hand-operated stamping and printing devices, including date stamps, numbering stamps, sealing stamps, and similar items. It also covers devices for printing or embossing labels by hand, as well as hand-operated composing sticks and printing sets used in traditional letterpress. These tools are widely utilized in offices, postal services, libraries, and for craft purposes, providing efficient and consistent marking and labeling. International trade involves manufacturers supplying these specialized tools to office supply distributors, postal services, and craft retailers globally. Importers are often stationery wholesalers or specialized equipment suppliers, while exporters are manufacturers with expertise in precision mechanics, rubber molding, and polymer technology. Key aspects include durability, ease of use, customization options for stamps, and the quality of the impression produced. These devices remain essential for many administrative and creative tasks.
- Covers
- Self-inking date stamps
- Traditional rubber stamps
- Numbering stamps
- Wax seals
- Embossing stamps
- Hand-held label printers (manual)
- Composing sticks
- DIY printing sets
- Examples
- Trodat Printy stamps
- Shiny S-827 date stamp
- Colop Classic Line stamps
- Dymo Organizer Xpress label maker (manual)
- Speedball Block Printing Kit
Codes often confused with 9611.00
Common mistake. Electronic label printers (8443.32) or industrial stamping machines (8472.90) are distinct, as this code specifically covers hand-operated devices. Pre-inked stamps are included, but liquid ink (3215.90) is not.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 961100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 961100 in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 10% of its imports here ($1.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $68M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $64M 22% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $26M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $299M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $35M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $28M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Austria $18M 6.2% of world imports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 10% of its imports here ($1.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $295M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9611.00
Brazil does not split HS 9611.00: its NCM code is 9611.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9611.00
What is HS code 961100?
HS code 961100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Stamps; date, numbering, sealing stamps and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating by hand; hand operated composing sticks and printing sets. This HS code encompasses a variety of hand-operated stamping and printing devices, including date stamps, numbering stamps, sealing stamps, and similar items. It also covers devices for printing or embossing labels by hand, as well as hand-operated composing sticks and printing sets used in traditional letterpress. These tools are widely utilized in offices, postal services, libraries, and for craft purposes, providing efficient and consistent marking and labeling. International trade involves manufacturers supplying these specialized tools to office supply distributors, postal services, and craft retailers globally. Importers are often stationery wholesalers or specialized equipment suppliers, while exporters are manufacturers with expertise in precision mechanics, rubber molding, and polymer technology. Key aspects include durability, ease of use, customization options for stamps, and the quality of the impression produced. These devices remain essential for many administrative and creative tasks.
What products fall under HS code 961100?
Self-inking date stamps, traditional rubber stamps, numbering stamps, wax seals, embossing stamps, hand-held label printers (manual), composing sticks, DIY printing sets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 961100?
Electronic label printers (8443.32) or industrial stamping machines (8472.90) are distinct, as this code specifically covers hand-operated devices. Pre-inked stamps are included, but liquid ink (3215.90) is not.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 961100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 961100 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($68M, 23% of world exports), China ($64M) and Hong Kong ($26M). World exports came to about $299M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 961100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 961100 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($35M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($28M) and Austria ($18M). World imports came to about $295M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 10% of its imports here ($1.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 961100 structured?
HS code 961100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 961100?
In Brazil, HS code 961100 is NCM 9611.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.