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§ HTS 9608.50.00.00 · US import duty

Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40

Chapter
96
MFN base rate
The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading
Active overlays
5
Scope
Active: section301

AD/CVD not evaluated. CBP determines binding classification at entry. Methodology →

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: · Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40
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HTS CODE
9608.50.00.00
General (MFN)The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading
SpecialFree (A+,AU,BH…
Other (Column 2)The rate applicable, to each article in the absence of this subheading
§99 overlays5

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)The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading
SpecialFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)The rate applicable, to each article in the absence of this subheading
UnitsNo.

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

  • 9903.88.15 section301 +7.5% active
    Except 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)
    Applies to China
  • 9903.88.25 section301 +0% active
    Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(dd) to this subchapter
    Applies to China
  • 9903.88.26 section301 +0% active
    Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(ee) to this subchapter
    Applies to China
  • 9903.88.27 section301 +0% active
    Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(ff) to this subchapter
    Applies to China
  • 9903.88.28 section301 +0% active
    Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(gg) to this subchapter
    Applies to China

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 7.5% · $750.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 0% $0.00 HTS General rate
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 7.5% $750.00 9903.88.15
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 0% $0.00 9903.88.25
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 0% $0.00 9903.88.26
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 0% $0.00 9903.88.27
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 0% $0.00 9903.88.28
Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ CLASSIFICATION WATCH-OUTSClassification watch-outs

These sibling HTS entries share the same parent but differ in duty rate or Chapter 99 coverage. They are review prompts, not classification recommendations.

  • 9608.10.00.00
    Ball point pens
    Base rate: 0.8¢ each + 5.4% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • 9608.20.00.00
    Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
    Base rate: 4% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • 9608.30.00
    Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens
    Base rate: 0.4¢ each + 2.7% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • 9608.40
    Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils):
    Base rate: — Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • 9608.60.00.00
    Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink reservoir
    Base rate: 0.4¢ each + 2.7% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs

§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison

This compares tariff-only outcomes for the same HTS across origin countries. Freight, AD/CVD, exclusions, broker fees, and relocation cost are not included.

China → Vietnam
$750.00 tariff-only saving
Origin Total rate Duty @ $10,000 Delta vs baseline
China (CN) 7.5% $750.00 —
Vietnam (VN) 0% $0.00 -$750.00
Mexico (MX) 0% $0.00 -$750.00
India (IN) 0% $0.00 -$750.00
South Korea (KR) 0% $0.00 -$750.00

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) 0% 7.5% 7.5% $750.00
Vietnam (VN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
Mexico (MX) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
India (IN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
South Korea (KR) 0% 0% 0% $0.00

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