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HTS heading 9608

Review the six-digit subheadings within this product group and compare their tariff details.

Current classification9608Harmonized Tariff Schedule
  1. HTS code lookup
  2. Section 20
  3. 96
  4. 9608
Subheading

HTS code 9608.10

Ball-point pens

HTS codeDescriptionUnit of quantityRate of duty
Column 1Column 2
General (most countries)
Special (trade agreements)
Cuba, N. Korea, Russia, Belarus
9608.10.00.00Ball point pens
No.
0.8¢ each + 5.4%
Free · 17 trade programs GSP countries, Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, AGOA (Africa), Caribbean Basin, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Central America & Dominican Rep., Panama, Peru, Canada & Mexico (USMCA), Singapore
6¢ each + 40%
Subheading

HTS code 9608.20

Felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers

HTS codeDescriptionUnit of quantityRate of duty
Column 1Column 2
General (most countries)
Special (trade agreements)
Cuba, N. Korea, Russia, Belarus
9608.20.00.00Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
gross
4%
Free · 18 trade programs GSP countries, Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, AGOA (Africa), Caribbean Basin, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Central America & Dominican Rep., Panama, Peru, Canada & Mexico (USMCA), Singapore
40%
Subheading

HTS code 9608.30

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens

HTS codeDescriptionUnit of quantityRate of duty
Column 1Column 2
General (most countries)
Special (trade agreements)
Cuba, N. Korea, Russia, Belarus
9608.30.00Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens
0.4¢ each + 2.7%
Free · 17 trade programs GSP countries, Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, AGOA (Africa), Caribbean Basin, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Central America & Dominican Rep., Panama, Peru, Canada & Mexico (USMCA), Singapore
6¢ each + 40%
9608.30.00.31India ink drawing pens
No.
9608.30.00.39Other
No.
Subheading

HTS code 9608.40

Propelling or sliding pencils

HTS codeDescriptionUnit of quantityRate of duty
Column 1Column 2
General (most countries)
Special (trade agreements)
Cuba, N. Korea, Russia, Belarus
9608.40.40.00With a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead
gross
6.6%
Free · 17 trade programs GSP countries, Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, AGOA (Africa), Caribbean Basin, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Central America & Dominican Rep., Panama, Peru, Canada & Mexico (USMCA), Singapore
3.3% for: Japan
41.5%
9608.40.80.00Other
gross
Free
45%
Subheading

HTS code 9608.50

Sets of articles from two or more of the following: ball-point pens, felt or fibre-tipped pens and markers, fountain pens and propelling pencils

HTS codeDescriptionUnit of quantityRate of duty
Column 1Column 2
General (most countries)
Special (trade agreements)
Cuba, N. Korea, Russia, Belarus
9608.50.00.00Sets 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
Free · 17 trade programs GSP countries, Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, AGOA (Africa), Caribbean Basin, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Central America & Dominican Rep., Panama, Peru, Canada & Mexico (USMCA), Singapore
The rate applicable, to each article in the absence of this subheading
Subheading

HTS code 9608.60

Refills for ball-point pens, comprising the ball-point and ink-reservoir

HTS codeDescriptionUnit of quantityRate of duty
Column 1Column 2
General (most countries)
Special (trade agreements)
Cuba, N. Korea, Russia, Belarus
9608.60.00.00Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink reservoir
No.
0.4¢ each + 2.7%
Free · 17 trade programs GSP countries, Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, AGOA (Africa), Caribbean Basin, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Central America & Dominican Rep., Panama, Peru, Canada & Mexico (USMCA), Singapore
6¢ each + 40%
Subheading

HTS code 9608.91

Pen nibs and nib points

HTS codeDescriptionUnit of quantityRate of duty
Column 1Column 2
General (most countries)
Special (trade agreements)
Cuba, N. Korea, Russia, Belarus
9608.91.00.00Pen nibs and nib points
gross
Free
20¢/gross
Subheading

HTS code 9608.99

Parts of ball-point pens, felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers, fountain pens and propelling pencils n.e.s, pencil-holders, pen-holders and the like, and duplicating stylos

HTS codeDescriptionUnit of quantityRate of duty
Column 1Column 2
General (most countries)
Special (trade agreements)
Cuba, N. Korea, Russia, Belarus
9608.99Other:
9608.99.20.00Refill cartridges
No.
0.4¢ each + 2.7%
Free · 17 trade programs GSP countries, Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, AGOA (Africa), Caribbean Basin, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Central America & Dominican Rep., Panama, Peru, Canada & Mexico (USMCA), Singapore
6¢ each + 40%
9608.99.30.00Balls for ball point pens
thousand
20¢/thousand + 3.5%
Free · 17 trade programs GSP countries, Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, AGOA (Africa), Caribbean Basin, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Central America & Dominican Rep., Panama, Peru, Canada & Mexico (USMCA), Singapore
$2.50/thou- sand + 40%
9608.99.40.00Parts of articles provided for in subheadings 9608.10 and 9608.30 (other than balls for ball point pens)
No.
Free
6¢ each + 40%
9608.99.60.00Other
No.
Free
45%

What is a 6 digit HTS Code or HS Code?

The 6 digit HS Code or HTS Code is called a sub-heading. It comes after chapter (2 digit) and the heading (4 digit) in the HS Code hierarchy. Till 6 digits HS Codes remain the same globally. It is only after the 6 digit level that the HS Codes start varying for each country,

Check country-specific US tariffs: the HTS duty rate is only part of what you pay. Depending on the country of origin, imports can also face additional duties such as Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs. See current rates by country and product in our US tariff calculator.

How to find the US import duty or customs duty from this page?

  • Identify your product's 6 digit HTS Code or HS Code from the above list

  • Now, you have to identify the 8 digit code of your product as all the import duty tariffs in the HTS US are listed at 8 digit HTS Code.

  • Click on the HTS 6 you have selected for your product, it will take you to a list of 8-10 digit HTS Codes where you will also find your product's import duty rate.

  • Alternatively, you can also click on "View Import Duty" which will give you a preview of some of the 8 digit HTS Codes with import duty. Click on "View all" to see the complete list.

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