HTS 9608.99 (9608.99.00) duty rate
9608.99.00 is not a rated tariff line. Subheading 9608.99 (Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating styli; propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils); pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing) is split into 4 tariff lines, and the duty rate depends on which one your product falls under:
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9608.99.20 | Other: Refill cartridges | 0.4¢ each + 2.7% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9608.99.30 | Other: Balls for ball point pens | 20¢/thousand + 3.5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9608.99.40 | Parts of articles provided for in subheadings 9608.10 and 9608.30 (other than balls for ball p… | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9608.99.60 | Other: Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% |
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Subheading 9608.99 at a glance
- 4 rated tariff lines; 2 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Section 301 (products of China): 4 of 4 lines on a list in effect (List 4A).
Heading 9608 · Chapter 96 · HTS lookup
General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC); not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP.
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