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HTS 9608.50.00.00
Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40
Description
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 > Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40
| General duty (most countries) | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading |
|---|---|
| Trade-deal rates | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| Column 2 (Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus) | The rate applicable, to each article in the absence of this subheading |
| 6-digit HS code (international) | 9608.50 |
Estimated US duty by country of origin
Base rate plus the additional tariffs that apply today (China Section 301, the 2026 country tariff). Steel, aluminium and some other goods can owe more.
| Made in | Estimated duty | Made up of |
|---|---|---|
| China | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +7.5% China Section 301 List 4A · +12.5% 2026 country tariff |
| Vietnam | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +12.5% 2026 country tariff |
| India | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +10% 2026 country tariff |
| Bangladesh | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +10% 2026 country tariff |
| Pakistan | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +10% 2026 country tariff |
| Türkiye | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +12.5% 2026 country tariff |
| Mexico | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +10% 2026 country tariff Free under USMCA if the product qualifies |
| Canada | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +10% 2026 country tariff Free under USMCA if the product qualifies |
| United Kingdom | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +10% 2026 country tariff |
| Germany | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · 2026 country tariff (total at least 10%) |
| Italy | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · 2026 country tariff (total at least 10%) |
| Taiwan | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · 2026 country tariff (total at least 10%) |
| Japan | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · 2026 country tariff (total at least 12.5%) |
| South Korea | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · 2026 country tariff (total at least 12.5%) Free under US–Korea FTA if the product qualifies |
| Thailand | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +12.5% 2026 country tariff |
| Indonesia | Varies | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading base · +10% 2026 country tariff |
Other codes under heading 9608
- 9608.10.00.00 · 0.8¢ each + 5.4%Ball point pens
- 9608.20.00.00 · 4%Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
- 9608.30.00.31 · 0.4¢ each + 2.7%Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens > India ink drawing pens
- 9608.30.00.39 · 0.4¢ each + 2.7%Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens > Other
- 9608.40.40.00 · 6.6%Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) > With a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead
- 9608.40.80.00 · FreePropelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) > Other
- 9608.60.00.00 · 0.4¢ each + 2.7%Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink reservoir
- 9608.91.00.00 · FreeOther > Pen nibs and nib points
- 9608.99.20.00 · 0.4¢ each + 2.7%Other > Other > Refill cartridges
- 9608.99.30.00 · 20¢/thousand + 3.5%Other > Other > Balls for ball point pens
- 9608.99.40.00 · FreeOther > Other > Other > Parts of articles provided for in subheadings 9608.10 and 9608.30 (other than balls for ball point pens)
- 9608.99.60.00 · FreeOther > Other > Other > Other
Official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, version of 2026-11-03.