9608.40—Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils)General duty rate
Free – 6.6%
Across 2 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
HTS 9608.40 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils). It sits in Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles, Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from Free to 6.6%. No Chapter 99 flags or potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags are linked to a child line under this subheading in Tandom's current catalog view.
Pick a line to view its exact rate and estimate duties and customs fees
HTS 9608.40 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils). It belongs to Chapter 96 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 9608.40 range from Free to 6.6%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 9608.40 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Tandom's current catalog view links no potentially relevant AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) order flags to lines under HTS 9608.40. Check current Commerce scope materials and Federal Register notices before relying on an HTS-only screen.
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