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HTS 9608.40.80.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils), other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles, Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA) or AD/CVD orders currently flag this code in Tandom's catalog.
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Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of a graphite pencil set from China
The tariff classification of a watercolor pencil set and graphite pencils from China.
The tariff classification of mechanical pencils from China
The tariff classification of LEGO minifigure toys and LEGO writing instruments from China
The tariff classification of clutch pencils from China.
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
HTS 9608.40.80.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils), other. It belongs to Chapter 96 of the HTSUS.
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 9608.40.80.00 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
The Column 2 rate for HTS 9608.40.80.00 is 45%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 9608.40.80.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 9608.40.80.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
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