Product classification
HS code for Date stamp: 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.
Classification of date stamp under HS 9611.00
The classification of date stamps under HS code 9611.00 is determined by their primary function as hand-operated marking instruments. This heading specifically covers stamps designed for manual operation, including those used for dating, numbering, or sealing. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) dictate that products are classified based on their material composition and intended use. Since these stamps are mechanical devices operated by hand without an external power source, they fall squarely within Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the stamp includes a built-in ink pad or requires an external one, provided the device itself is designed for manual stamping or embossing. The essential character of the item is its ability to transfer an impression onto a surface through manual pressure, distinguishing it from automated industrial marking machinery found in other chapters.
- Covers
- Manual date stamps with rotating wheels
- Hand-operated numbering stamps
- Sealing stamps for wax impressions
- Hand-operated composing sticks
- Manual printing sets containing interchangeable characters
- Handheld embossing devices for labels
- Also under 9611.00
- 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. Date stamps are frequently confused with industrial printing machinery under HS code 8443. However, 8443 is reserved for powered machinery or complex office printers. Another common error is classifying them under 9612, which specifically covers typewriter ribbons and ink pads; while a stamp may include a pad, the stamp itself is the primary article under 9611. Additionally, electronic date-marking machines are excluded from this code and typically fall under Chapter 84 or 85 depending on their mechanism.
Top exporters and importers of HS 961100 (the code used for date stamp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 961100 (the code used for date stamp) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 961100, not only date stamp.
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 date stamp
Brazil classifies date stamp under NCM 9611.00.00: HS 9611.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about date stamp
What is the HS code for Date stamp?
The HS code for Date stamp is 961100 (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). The HS code for a hand-operated date stamp is 9611.00.
How do I classify Date stamp for customs?
Date stamp is classified under HS code 961100 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include self-inking stamps?
Yes, self-inking stamps are included under 9611.00 as long as they are designed for manual operation by hand.
Which countries are the top exporters of date stamp (HS 961100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 961100 (the code used for date stamp) 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 date stamp (HS 961100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 961100 (the code used for date stamp) 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.
Is the HS code for Date stamp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 961100 for Date stamp is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for date stamp in Brazil?
In Brazil, date stamp (HS 961100) is classified under NCM 9611.00.00.