GCC reference snapshot collected March 2026. Current national application has not been verified. No effective date is available. The data review on September 11, 2026 does not update the rates. Reference source.

United Arab Emirates Customs Tariff for HS Code 961210000004

Seismometer ribbons on spools

أشرطة لآلات قياس الزلازل مركبة على بكرات

Dubai Customs published reference

Schedule duty or measure: 5 %.

source checked .

Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3, worksheet HSCodeMaster, row 13361.

Products listed under this code (1 source entries)
  • Typewriter ribbons or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges. - Seismometer ribbons on spools

Dubai Customs published reference (HSCodeMaster v3.3), not a consolidated current UAE-wide duty. The workbook supplies no line-level effective date. National exceptions, preferential origin, trade remedies, VAT, excise and import permissions are not determined here. The 12-digit transition depends on the declaration flow; Notice 02/2026 continues Phase 1 flexibility for 8-digit codes.

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Direct HS code answer for United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates HS Code 961210000004: 5 %

The cited published schedule reports 5 % for Seismometer ribbons on spools.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

Customs tariff summary

Country
United Arab Emirates
HS / tariff code
961210000004
Description
Seismometer ribbons on spools
Chapter
96 —
Heading
9612
Subheading
961210
Reference duty value
5 %
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3, worksheet HSCodeMaster, row 13361

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
961210000004
Chapter
96 —
Heading
9612
Subheading
961210

Compare HS code 961210000004 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Related HS Codes (Heading 9612)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
961210000001Typewriter ribbons on spools5 %Dubai Customs published reference
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961210000003Sale points machineribbons on spools5 %Dubai Customs published reference
961210000005Printer ribbons on spools5 %Dubai Customs published reference
961210000006Printer cartridges5 %Dubai Customs published reference
961210000007Calculator cartridges5 %Dubai Customs published reference
961210000008Cashier machines cartridges5 %Dubai Customs published reference
961210000009Rolled ribbons for earthquake measurement machines cartridges5 %Dubai Customs published reference
961210000010Printer cartridges5 %Dubai Customs published reference
961210009999Other ribbons5 %Dubai Customs published reference
961220000000- Ink-pads5 %Dubai Customs published reference

Data source: Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3 reference; national exceptions and declaration rules require confirmation. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.