9608.40.80.00 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | gross |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS code 9608.40.80.00 encompasses "Other" propelling or sliding pencils. This classification is used for mechanical pencils that do not fit into the more specific sibling category, 9608.40.40.00, which is reserved for propelling or sliding pencils with a mechanical action specifically designed for extending, or for both extending and retracting, the lead.
Therefore, this residual category is for mechanical pencils where the lead advancement mechanism is not the primary defining feature or operates differently than a standard extend/retract system. Examples could include pencils with less common or non-standard lead advancing mechanisms, or those where the mechanism's primary function is something other than simple lead extension. When classifying mechanical pencils, the key differentiator lies in the specific operational mechanism of the lead advancement system.
As a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 9608.40.80.00. All goods falling under this specific HTS code are classified here, provided they meet the general definition of propelling or sliding pencils and do not qualify for the more specific sibling category.