Question 1

What is HTS code 9608.99.40.00?

Accepted Answer

HTS 9608.99.40.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, parts of articles provided for in subheadings 9608.10 and 9608.30 (other than balls for ball point pens). It belongs to Chapter 96 of the HTSUS.

Question 2

What is the general duty rate for HTS 9608.99.40.00?

Accepted Answer

The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 9608.99.40.00 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.

Question 3

What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 9608.99.40.00?

Accepted Answer

The Column 2 rate for HTS 9608.99.40.00 is 6¢ each + 40%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Question 4

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 9608.99.40.00?

Accepted Answer

No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 9608.99.40.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.

Question 5

Does HTS 9608.99.40.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

Accepted Answer

No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 9608.99.40.00 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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Frequently asked questions

What is HTS code 9608.99.40.00?

What is the general duty rate for HTS 9608.99.40.00?

What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 9608.99.40.00?

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 9608.99.40.00?

Does HTS 9608.99.40.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

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