HS code 960840: Propelling or Sliding Pencils
- Covers:
- Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens…
- Listed US duty:
- 0%–6.6% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official 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
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What 960840 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: 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.
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 9608 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: every subheading side by side.
- 960810 Ballpoint pens
- 960820 Felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
- 960830 Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens
- 960850 Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings
- 960860 Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir
- 960891 Pen nibs and nib points
- 960899 Other
US duty rate
0%–6.6%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 960840
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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: 0%–6.6% (US general rate, HTS 2026).
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