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9608.20.00.00 - Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers 🖩

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FieldValue
Unit of Quantitygross
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)4%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty40%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 9608.20.00.00, specifically covers felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers. These writing instruments are characterized by their porous tips, typically made of felt, fiber, or similar absorbent material, which draw ink from an internal reservoir. This includes items commonly referred to as highlighters, permanent markers, whiteboard markers, and art markers, where the ink delivery mechanism relies on capillary action through the porous tip.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 9608.10.00.00, which pertains to ballpoint pens. Ballpoint pens utilize a rolling ball at the tip to dispense ink, a distinct mechanism from the porous tip found in markers and felt-tipped pens. Similarly, this classification differs from 9608.30.00, which encompasses fountain pens, stylograph pens, and other pens that employ different ink delivery systems.

As a leaf node within the HTS, 9608.20.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this heading relies on the fundamental characteristic of the porous tip. The "other porous-tipped pens and markers" component captures a broad range of items that function similarly to felt-tipped pens, ensuring that instruments with equivalent design and application are appropriately classified under this subheading.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 9608.20.00.00?
HTS code 9608.20.00.00 covers Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
›What products are classified under 9608.20.00.00?
This classification covers Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers. It is a subcategory of 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: (9608).
›What is the import duty rate for 9608.20.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 9608.20.00.00 is 4%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 40%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 9608.20.00.00?
Imports under HTS 9608.20.00.00 are measured in gross.
›Are there special tariff programs for 9608.20.00.00?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate. And 13 more programs.
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