9612.10.90 - Other

HTS code 9612.10.90 falls under the broader category of "Ribbons" within the "Typewriter or similar ribbons" heading. This specific subcategory, "Other," is designed to capture ribbons that do not meet the precise criteria of its sibling category.

The sibling category, 9612.10.10, specifically covers ribbons that measure less than 30 mm in width and are permanently housed in plastic or metal cartridges, intended for use in typewriters, automatic data processing machines, or other similar devices. Therefore, HTS code 9612.10.90 is for all other types of ribbons that fall under the heading of typewriters or similar ribbons, but do not fit the description of the sibling category. This would include ribbons that are wider than 30 mm, or those that are not permanently affixed in cartridges, or those not specifically intended for the machines listed in the sibling category.

This category further breaks down to distinguish between specific material compositions. The subcategory 9612.10.90.10 specifically classifies ribbons made of woven, man-made fibers. This highlights the importance of material composition in classifying ribbons that don't fit the more narrowly defined sibling category. The subsequent "Other" within this level suggests further subdivisions may exist or that remaining items are classified based on exclusion from prior descriptions.