Chapter 96 · Miscellaneous manufactured articles · Section 20
HS Code 9608.10
Ball point pens
Heading 9608: 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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 9608.10
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9608.10.00 | Ball point pens | 0.8¢ each + 5.4% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 6¢ each + 40% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 9608.10
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9608 10 92 | With replaceable refill | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9608 10 99 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9608 10 10 | With liquid ink (rolling ball pens) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9608 10 00 | Ballpoint pens | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 9608.10
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9608 10 00 00 | Ballpoint pens | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9608 10 10 00 | With liquid ink (rolling ball pens) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9608 10 92 00 | With replaceable refill | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9608 10 99 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 9608
The subheadings immediately before and after 9608.10 in chapter 96.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 9608.10.
What is HS code 9608.10?
HS code 9608.10 covers: Ball point pens. It belongs to chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 9608.10?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: compound rates. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 9608.10?
The UK extends 9608.10 to 4 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 9608100000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.