9612Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes:
タイプライターリボンその他これに類するリボン（インキを付けたもの及びその他の方法により印字することができる状態にしたものに限るものとし、スプールに巻いてあるかないか又はカートリッジに入れてあるかないかを問わない。）及びインキパッド（インキを付けてあるかないか又は箱に入れてあるかないかを問わない。）
HS code 9612 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes:”. This code has 2 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 9612 (Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink-pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes:) totaled ¥325M (YoY -15.1%), with a volume of 2,314,305 NO at about ¥140/NO. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (42.6%), Malaysia (12.6%), Viet Nam (11.6%). Exports totaled ¥3B (YoY -3.3%), with a volume of 24,336,103 NO at about ¥107/NO. The top export destinations are United States of America (28.0%), People's Republic of China (17.3%), Netherlands (14.5%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥10B | 28.0% | 1,823,433 NO | ¥5,611/NO |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥6B | 17.3% | 155,827,999 NO | ¥41/NO |
| 3 | Netherlands | ¥5B | 14.5% | 753,223 NO | ¥7,018/NO |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | ¥2B | 4.9% | 822,306 NO | ¥2,167/NO |
| 5 | France | ¥2B | 4.3% | 519,161 NO | ¥3,055/NO |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥2B | 42.6% | 21,703,024 NO | ¥85/NO |
| 2 | Malaysia | ¥544M | 12.6% | 2,506,331 NO | ¥217/NO |
| 3 | Viet Nam | ¥502M | 11.6% | 10,033,427 NO | ¥50/NO |
| 4 | United States of America | ¥387M | 8.9% | 174,645 NO | ¥2,214/NO |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | ¥336M | 7.8% | 88,184 NO | ¥3,810/NO |
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