HTS 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 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
Heading 9608 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 13 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in No. or gross or thousands.
Check additional duties before you file
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9608.10.00.00 | Ball point pens | No. | 0.8¢ each + 5.4% |
| 9608.20.00.00 | Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers | gross | 4% |
| 9608.30.00 | Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens | 0.4¢ each + 2.7% | |
| 9608.30.00.31 | India ink drawing pens | No. | |
| 9608.30.00.39 | Other | No. | |
| 9608.40 | Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils): | ||
| 9608.40.40.00 | With a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead | gross | 6.6% |
| 9608.40.80.00 | Other | gross | Free |
| 9608.50.00.00 | Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40 | No. | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading |
| 9608.60.00.00 | Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink reservoir | No. | 0.4¢ each + 2.7% |
| Other: | |||
| 9608.91.00.00 | Pen nibs and nib points | gross | Free |
| 9608.99 | Other: | ||
| 9608.99.20.00 | Refill cartridges | No. | 0.4¢ each + 2.7% |
| 9608.99.30.00 | Balls for ball point pens | thousands | 20¢/thousand + 3.5% |
| Other: | |||
| 9608.99.40.00 | Parts of articles provided for in subheadings 9608.10 and 9608.30 (other than balls for ball point pens) | No. | Free |
| 9608.99.60.00 | Other | No. | Free |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 9608
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in No. or gross or thousands, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
Check the whole shipment, not one number
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.