China HS → US HTS
China HS 9608.9910 (机器、仪器用笔): US HTS candidates & duty rates
China tariff line for "机器、仪器用笔" shares the international HS6 anchor 960899 with 5 US HTS candidates below. Compare descriptions, then calculate landed duty.
Updated
China HS 9608.9910 most commonly maps to US HTS 9608.99.20.00. Total duty rate from China (MFN + Chapter 99 overlays): about 10.20%. Verify the description before filing.
China tariff line facts
| China HS line | 9608.9910 |
|---|---|
| Description | 机器、仪器用笔 |
| Category path | 圆珠笔；毡尖和其他渗水式笔尖 > 其他 > 其他 > 机器、仪器用笔 |
| Shared HS6 | 960899 |
| China MFN rate (reference) | 8 |
| Schedule version | 2026 |
US HTS candidates (5)
| US HTS | Description | General (MFN) | Total from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9608.99.20.00 | Refill cartridges | 0.4¢ each + 2.7% | 10.20% |
| 9608.99.30.00 | Balls for ball point pens | 20¢/thousand + 3.5% | 11% |
| 9608.99.40.00 | Parts of articles provided for in subheadings 9608.10 and 9608.30 (other than balls for ball point pens) | Free | 7.50% |
| 9608.99.60.00 | Other | Free | 7.50% |
| 9608.99 | Other: | 0.4¢ each + 2.7% | 10.20% |
Total = MFN base + Section 301 / IEEPA / reciprocal overlays active for China origin. AD/CVD not included.
Frequently asked questions
Which US HTS code corresponds to China HS 9608.9910?
There is no one-to-one mapping: only the first six digits (HS6 960899) are shared internationally. Under this anchor the US schedule has 5 candidate lines; the most common is 9608.99.20.00. Match your product facts (material, use, construction) against the descriptions to pick the right one.
How much is US import duty for "机器、仪器用笔" from China?
Using the leading candidate 9608.99.20.00, the total rate from China is about 10.20% — MFN base plus the Chapter 99 overlays (Section 301 / IEEPA / reciprocal) active for China origin. Other candidates may differ, so verify classification first.
Why is China HS8 not identical to US HTS8?
The WCO Harmonized System is only agreed to six digits. China extends HS6 to 8/10-digit national lines for its own tariffs and statistics, and the US does the same with HTS8/HTS10 — the extensions are independent, so codes must be bridged via HS6.
How do I confirm the final HTS classification?
Compare the US line descriptions against your product facts, check CBP rulings for similar goods, and when in doubt request a binding ruling. The bridge tool lets you re-run this query and compare all candidates side by side.