HTS heading 9608: Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating styli; propelling or sliding p
Heading 9608 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers 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 articles, other than those of heading 9609. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 9608 at a glance
- 12 rated tariff lines; 4 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 4% to 6.6%; 6 line(s) use a specific or compound rate (per kg, per unit…).
- Section 301 (products of China): 12 of 12 lines on a list in effect (List 4A).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Ball point …, Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers, Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens, With a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead, Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40, Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink reservoir, Pen nibs and nib points, Refill cartr.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 9608.10: Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain …: Ball point … (1 line)
- 9608.20: Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers (1 line)
- 9608.30: Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens (1 line)
- 9608.40: Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) (2 lines)
- 9608.50: Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40 (1 line)
- 9608.60: Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink reservoir (1 line)
- 9608.91: Other (1 line)
- 9608.99: Other (4 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 9608
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9608.10.00 | Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain …: Ball point … | 0.8¢ each + 5.4% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9608.20.00 | Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers | 4% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9608.30.00 | Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens | 0.4¢ each + 2.7% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9608.40.40 | With a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead | 6.6% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9608.40.80 | Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils): Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9608.50.00 | Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40 | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9608.60.00 | Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink reservoir | 0.4¢ each + 2.7% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9608.91.00 | Other: Pen nibs and nib points | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 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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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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