960840 — Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain…: Propelling or sliding pencils
HS code 960840 classifies Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain…: Propelling or sliding pencils. It belongs to Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) of Section XX (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) of the Harmonized System. Duty rates are recorded for 1 country.
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Description
Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609 : Propelling or sliding pencils
Duty rates
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- USUnited StatesFree–6.6%MFNas of Jan 1, 2026
Common questions
- What is HS code 960840?
- Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of…
- What duty rates apply to 960840?
- Listed US duty: Free–6.6% — see the duty-rates table for the full breakdown.
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