Is HTS 9608 subject to a Section 301 tariff?

Goods imported from China may carry an additional Section 301 tariff (typically +25% or +7.5%) on top of the base duty rate. Use the ShipSeeker calculator with origin set to China to estimate it.

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HTS 9608 Chapter 96

Ball Point Pens; Felt Tipped And Other Porous-tipped Pens And Markers; Fountain Pens, Stylograph Pens And…

Q: What is the import duty rate for 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:)?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HTS 9608 is varies by subheading. Free-trade-agreement (special) and Column 2 rates may also apply. Estimate the total landed cost by country of origin with the ShipSeeker calculator.

Q: What does HTS 9608 cover?

HTS 9608 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: in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (chapter 96).

U.S. import duty rate & tariff classification for HTS 9608 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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Full HTS description

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:

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Duty rates for HTS 9608 are set at the subheading level.

Across its 6 subheadings, published general rates are 0.8¢ each + 5.4%, 4%, 0.4¢ each + 2.7%, The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading. Pick a specific code below for its exact rate.

Subheadings under 9608

HTS code	Description	General rate
9608.10.00.00	Ball Point Pens	0.8¢ each + 5.4%
9608.20.00.00	Felt Tipped And Other Porous-tipped Pens And Markers	4%
9608.30.00	Fountain Pens, Stylograph Pens And Other Pens	0.4¢ each + 2.7%
9608.40	Propelling Or Sliding Pencils (for Example, Mechanical Pencils):	—
9608.50.00.00	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
9608.60.00.00	Refills For Ball Point Pens, Comprising The Ball Point And Ink Reservoir	0.4¢ each + 2.7%

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Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Rates are for reference; verify with a licensed customs broker before importing.