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:
Part of Chapter 96 — Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, Section XX.
Subheadings and tariff lines
9608.10.00.00Ball point pens
9608.20.00.00Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
9608.30.00Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens
9608.30.00.31India ink drawing pens
9608.30.00.39Other
9608.40Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils):
9608.40.40.00With a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead
9608.40.80.00Other
9608.50.00.00Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40
9608.60.00.00Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink reservoir
9608D01Other:
9608.91.00.00Pen nibs and nib points
9608.99Other:
9608.99.20.00Refill cartridges
9608.99.30.00Balls for ball point pens
9608.99D02Other:
9608.99.40.00Parts of articles provided for in subheadings 9608.10 and 9608.30 (other than balls for ball point pens)
9608.99.60.00Other
Recent CBP rulings on heading 9608
N361665
June 5, 2026
The tariff classification of a pumpkin decorating kit from China
N351130
July 17, 2025
The tariff classification of a graphite pencil set from China
N350094
June 24, 2025
The classification of a direct mail package with a multifunctional pen from China
N347310
April 22, 2025
The tariff classification of a ceramic-handled cup, a ballpoint pen, and a miniature plastic ball from China
N343070
October 16, 2024
The tariff classification of gel pens from China
H317395
September 23, 2024
Affirmation of NY N312428; tariff classification of a coin purse and school supplies from China
N341528
August 19, 2024
The tariff classification of a utility kit from China.
N341495
August 19, 2024
The tariff classification of an educational kit from China.
H337372
July 26, 2024
Request for Further Review of Protest No. 3002-22-104032; Tariff classification of various miniature backpacks, miniature novelty items, and miniature utility items from China.
H328405
July 26, 2024
Affirmation of NY N301425; Classification of Felt Tipped Markers for Temporary Tattoos
N332873
May 16, 2023
The tariff classification of Magic Puffy Pens from South Korea.
N331296
March 17, 2023
The tariff classification of a calendar, memo pads, and pen from China
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