HTS 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
12 codes. Pick one to see its duty from every country of origin. From the USITC schedule, Revision 20 (2026).
9608.40: Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils)
- 9608.40.40Mechanical pencils that extend (or extend and retract) the leadRegular duty6.6%
- 9608.40.80Other propelling or sliding pencilsRegular dutyFree
- 9608.50.00Sets mixing ballpoints, markers, fountain pens or mechanical pencilsRegular dutyThe rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading
- 9608.60.00Ball point pen refills with ball and reservoirRegular duty0.4¢ each + 2.7%
- 9608.91.00Pen nibs and nib pointsRegular dutyFree
9608.99: Other
- 9608.99.20Other pen refill cartridges (e.g. fountain pen, marker)Regular duty0.4¢ each + 2.7%
- 9608.99.30Balls for ball point pensRegular duty20¢/thousand + 3.5%
- 9608.99.40Parts of ballpoint and fountain pens (not balls)Regular dutyFree
- 9608.99.60Pen and pencil holders, styli and other parts (e.g. marker parts)Regular dutyFree