Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns
Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.
| General (MFN) | 4% |
|---|---|
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| Other (Column 2) | 40% |
| Units | gross |
Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions are not evaluated by default.
Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays
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9903.88.15 section301 +7.5% activeExcept as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Sample duty by originSample duty by origin
Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.
| Origin | Base rate | Chapter 99 | Total rate | Duty (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China (CN) | 4% | 7.5% | 11.5% | $1,150.00 |
| Vietnam (VN) | 4% | 0% | 4% | $400.00 |
| Mexico (MX) | 4% | 0% | 4% | $400.00 |
| India (IN) | 4% | 0% | 4% | $400.00 |
| South Korea (KR) | 4% | 0% | 4% | $400.00 |
§ RELATED ENTRIESRelated HS codes in the same chapter
Adjacent lines under the same HTS chapter. Pick the most specific match for your product.
- 9601Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by molding):
- 9601.10.00.00Worked ivory and articles of ivory
- 9601.90Other:
- 9601.90.20.00Worked shell and articles thereof
- 9601.90.40.00Coral, cut but not set, and cameos, suitable for use in jewelry
- 9601.90.60.00Of bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, quill or any combination thereof
- 9601.90.80.00Other
- 9602.00Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin:
- 9602.00.10Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof
- 9602.00.10.40Unfilled gelatin capsules
§ FAQFrequently asked questions
- What is the US import duty for HTS 9608.20.00.00?
- HTS 9608.20.00.00 (Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers) has a general (MFN) column rate of 4%, plus 1 active Chapter 99 overlay(s) that may apply depending on origin (for example, Section 301 or IEEPA actions). Final duty is determined by CBP at entry.
- Which Chapter 99 rules are currently linked to HTS 9608.20.00.00?
- The following rules are attached in our snapshot: 9903.88.15 (section301) — section301. Each rule has its own country scope and effective dates — check the rule detail on this page for the additional rate and status before applying it to your shipment.
- Why is HTS 9608.20.00.00 a 10-digit statistical suffix?
- The 10-digit format is used for CBP entry reporting to track quantity / form; actual column rates are typically set at the 6- or 8-digit parent subheading, and this page inherits those rates. Use the Chapter breadcrumb above to see sibling tariff lines within the same chapter. This page is marked noindex because the duty-relevant signal lives at the parent level.
- Is this the binding duty determination?
- No. This page is a reference built on USITC + Federal Register open data. The binding classification and duty amount is determined by CBP at entry. AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions require separate review.