10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of a pen from China
Issued September 2, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardD8 D81705 (September 2, 1998)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9608.10.0000
Headings: 9608
Product description
The merchandise is a Smile Face Pen (item number 75414). The ballpoint pen contains four colored ink cartridges which allow it to write with blue, black, red, or green ink. At the end of the pen is a small rotating ball decorated with a smiling face.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the pen will be 9608.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ball point pens.
Full text
NY D81705 September 2, 1998 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:MM:113 D81705 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9608.10.0000 Ms. Marjorie Shapiro Samuel Shapiro & Company, Inc. The Bourse Building, Suite 735 111 S. Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106-2521 RE: The tariff classification of a pen from China Dear Ms. Shapiro: In your letter dated August 21, 1998, on behalf of Unique Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a Smile Face Pen (item number 75414). The ballpoint pen contains four colored ink cartridges which allow it to write with blue, black, red, or green ink. At the end of the pen is a small rotating ball decorated with a smiling face. The applicable subheading for the pen will be 9608.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ball point pens. The rate of duty will be 0.8 cents each plus 5.4 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist James Smyth at 212-466-2084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The classification of a direct mail package with a multifunctional pen from China
The tariff classification of a ceramic-handled cup, a ballpoint pen, and a miniature plastic ball from China
The tariff classification of gel pens from China
The tariff classification of a calendar, memo pads, and pen from China
The tariff classification of a Harry Potter collectibles kit from China
The tariff classification of journals and other supplies from Vietnam and China
The tariff classification of gel pens in a pouch from China.
The tariff classification of a stylus-ball point pen from China.
The tariff classification of a Lego gel-ink ball point pen from China.
The tariff classification of book lover’s kits from China
Follow D81705
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.