9608.99—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, other
General duty rate
Free
Across 4 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 9608.99 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering 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, other. It sits in Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles, Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 9608.99(4)
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Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 9608.99 cover?
HTS 9608.99 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering 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, other. It belongs to Chapter 96 and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9608.99?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 9608.99 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9608.99?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 9608.99 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.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 9608.99?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 9608.99 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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