Chapter 9608 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 96.08
BIC Cristal Ballpoint Pen
The BIC Cristal is a classic disposable ballpoint pen with a plastic body and tungsten carbide ball tip, using oil-based ink for smooth writing. It falls under tariff item 9608.10.00 as a standard ballpoint pen, distinct from other pen types.
9608.10.00BIC Intensity Advanced Ballpoint Pen
The BIC Intensity Advanced Ballpoint Pen features floating ball technology for smooth ink in a translucent barrel. It is a high-volume office-use ballpoint pen, correctly classified under tariff item 9608.10.00.
9608.10.00Cross Century II Ballpoint Pen
The Cross Century II is a refillable brass ballpoint pen with a lacquer finish and twist mechanism for executive use. Despite its metal construction, it is classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 as a ballpoint pen, with metal as a minor constituent.
9608.10.00Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint
The Fisher Space Pen Bullet writes in zero gravity, upside down, and underwater via a pressurized nitrogen ink cartridge in a compact brass body. It is classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 as a ballpoint pen technology, used by NASA astronauts.
9608.10.00Montblanc Meisterstück Ballpoint Pen
The Montblanc Meisterstück features a handcrafted resin body with platinum-plated fittings and a black ink ballpoint refill. It is classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 as a luxury ballpoint pen, with precious metal as a minor constituent.
9608.10.00Paper Mate InkJoy 100 Ballpoint Pen
The Paper Mate InkJoy 100 is a reliable ballpoint pen with optimized ink for effortless writing. It is an everyday pen for school and home use, classified under tariff item 9608.10.00.
9608.10.00Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pen
The Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pen offers bold ballpoint ink with a contoured grip and retractable tip for comfortable extended writing. It is a core ballpoint pen product, classified under tariff item 9608.10.00.
9608.10.00Parker Jotter Stainless Steel Ballpoint Pen
The Parker Jotter offers a clickable stainless steel ballpoint with QuinkFlow ink for reliable lines. It is classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 for its ballpoint function, with a timeless design for daily professionals.
9608.10.00Pentel EnerGel Pearl Ballpoint Pen
The Pentel EnerGel Pearl combines liquid gel ink with a fine ballpoint tip for quick-drying, bold lines on a translucent pearl-finish barrel. It is classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 as a ballpoint pen due to the rolling ball applicator.
9608.10.00Pentel Twist-Erase Ballpoint Pen
The Pentel Twist-Erase integrates a ballpoint with a side-mounted eraser in an ergonomic barrel. It is still classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 as its primary function is as a ballpoint pen, versatile for corrections.
9608.10.00Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Ballpoint Pen
The Pilot G2 features a retractable ballpoint mechanism with gel ink for vibrant, skip-free writing on a cushioned rubber grip barrel. It is classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 as a ballpoint pen despite the gel ink, based on the rolling ball tip.
9608.10.00Sanford Uni-ball 207 Premier Ballpoint Pen
The Sanford Uni-ball 207 prevents check washing with fraud-resistant ink in a medium ballpoint tip. It is classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 for secure writing ballpoints, preferred for checks and finance.
9608.10.00Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Ballpoint Pen
The Sharpie S-Gel delivers no-smear gel ink through a precision ballpoint tip with a comfortable latex-free grip. It is classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 for ballpoint classification regardless of gel ink, suited for signatures and detailed work.
9608.10.00Staedtler Pigment Liner Ballpoint Pen
The Staedtler Pigment Liner uses archival ink in a fine ballpoint for artists. It is classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 despite its specialty, as a drawing essential.
9608.10.00Uni-ball Jetstream Ballpoint Pen
The Uni-ball Jetstream uses hybrid low-viscosity ink in a ballpoint tip for smooth, quick-dry performance on a metal barrel design. It is classified under tariff item 9608.10.00 due to the tip mechanism, favored by left-handers.
9608.20.00Bic Intensity Permanent Marker Fine Point
Permanent markers with durable porous tips designed for writing on challenging surfaces such as grime or wet areas. The felt tip delivers consistent ink flow, classifying them as porous-tipped markers under tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Crayola Washable Marker Broad Tip Assorted Colors
Washable markers with broad porous tips designed for children's art and school projects. The felt-like tip allows smooth ink flow, making them porous-tipped markers under tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Expo Dry Erase Marker Chisel Tip Low Odor
Chisel-tip dry erase markers with porous felt tips for use on whiteboards, designed to erase cleanly. The porous tip mechanism qualifies them as porous-tipped markers under tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen Brush Tip
Professional artist pens with flexible brush nibs made of porous fibers for calligraphy and illustration. The porous tip construction places them under tariff item 9608.20.00 as porous-tipped pens.
9608.20.00Mr. Sketch Scented Markers Chisel Tip
Scented chisel-tip markers with porous tips that release child-safe scents during coloring. As porous-tipped markers, they fall under tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Paper Mate Flair Medium Point Porous Pen
Medium point pens with porous tips that deliver bold, skip-free lines without bleeding. The porous point mechanism classifies them as porous-tipped pens under tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Pentel EnerGel Porous Point Liquid Gel Pen
Pens that blend liquid gel ink with porous fiber tips for smooth writing. The porous delivery system qualifies them as porous-tipped pens under tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Pilot Fineliner Porous Point Pen 0.7mm Black
Precision porous-point pens with 0.7mm fiber tips for smooth, skip-free writing on paper and non-porous surfaces. As porous-tipped pens, they align with tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Marker
Professional double-ended alcohol-based markers with fine and broad porous chisel tips for illustration. The porous dual tips classify them under tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Sakura Pigma Micron Archival Ink Pen
Archival-quality fineliner pens with porous fiber tips in multiple line widths for technical drawing. The porous tip mechanism qualifies them for tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Point Black
Classic felt-tipped permanent markers with fine point tips for writing on various surfaces like paper, plastic, and metal. The porous fiber tip distributes ink evenly, classifying them under tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Staedtler Lumocolor Permanent Marker Fine Point
Fine-point permanent markers with porous tips designed for OHP transparencies and CDs. The OHP-compatible porous tip places them under tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Tombow Dual Brush Pen Soft Tip Set
Artist brush pens with flexible porous brush tips and fine bullet tips for lettering and illustration. The porous fiber tips qualify them for tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.20.00Zebra Mildliner Double-Sided Highlighter
Double-sided mild highlighters with broad chisel and fine porous tips for gentle pastel highlighting. The porous tips place them under tariff item 9608.20.00.
9608.30.10Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen India Ink
The Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen is a disposable drawing pen that uses genuine India ink, available with brush or bullet nibs. It is designed for illustration, lettering, and sketching, and the ink is lightfast and waterproof. This pen falls under tariff item 9608.30.10 because it is specifically an Indian ink drawing pen, not a general fountain pen or other stylograph pen.
9608.30.10Koh-I-Noor India Ink Technical Pen
The Koh-I-Noor India Ink Technical Pen is a precision drawing instrument with stainless steel nibs in various line widths and a refillable ink reservoir. It is specifically designed for technical drawing and drafting using India ink. This pen is classified under tariff item 9608.30.10 as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.10Sakura Pigma Micron Pen
The Sakura Pigma Micron Pen is a precision drawing pen that uses archival-quality pigment ink, which is waterproof, fade-resistant, and acid-free. It features a fine metal nib and is widely used for illustration and technical drawing. This pen falls under tariff item 9608.30.10 as an Indian ink drawing pen, given its ink properties and intended use.
9608.30.10Staedtler Pigment Liner India Ink Pen
The Staedtler Pigment Liner is a drawing pen that contains India ink and features a fiber tip, available in multiple line widths. It is designed for precise, reproducible lines in technical drawing and illustration. This pen is classified under tariff item 9608.30.10 as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.10Tachikawa T-26 G nib Holder with India Ink Pen
The Tachikawa T-26 G nib holder is a pen holder designed for use with India ink cartridges or dip nibs, primarily for manga and comic art. It provides balance and control for artists. This product falls under tariff item 9608.30.10 as an Indian ink drawing pen, given its specific design for India ink drawing.
9608.30.10Zebra Comic G-Pen Nib India Ink Drawing Pen
The Zebra Comic G-Pen is a nib designed for India ink dipping, producing variable line widths ideal for manga and comic art. It is a flexible steel nib optimized for drawing. This product falls under tariff item 9608.30.10 as an Indian ink drawing pen, as it is specifically used for India ink drawing.
9608.30.90Aurora 88 Fountain Pen
The Aurora 88 piston fountain pen revives 1930s design with celluloid body and flex nib. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.90Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen
The Lamy 2000 stainless steel fountain pen with hooded 14k gold nib offers minimalist design. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.90Lamy Safari Fountain Pen
The Lamy Safari is an affordable plastic fountain pen with a steel nib and cartridge filler, designed for everyday writing. It is classified under this tariff item as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.90Montblanc Meisterstück Fountain Pen
The Montblanc Meisterstück is a luxury fountain pen with a gold nib and piston filling mechanism, handcrafted for smooth ink flow. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.90Nakaya Piccolo Fountain Pen
The Nakaya Piccolo fountain pen from Japan features urushi finish and jo feed. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.90Parker 51 Fountain Pen Reissue
The Parker 51 reissue revives a classic hooded gold nib fountain pen with vacuum filler. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.90Pelikan Souverän M800 Fountain Pen
The Pelikan Souverän M800 is a piston-filled fountain pen with a striped celluloid body and gold nib, renowned for its piston mechanism. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.90Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen
The Pilot Vanishing Point features a retractable 18k gold nib and cartridge/converter system for convenient use. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen due to its ink reservoir and nib design, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.90Sailor Pro Gear Fountain Pen
The Sailor Pro Gear fountain pens offer specialty nibs like nagihama for expressive writing, using bottled ink. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.90Visconti Homo Sapiens Fountain Pen
The Visconti Homo Sapiens uses volcanic lava resin for heat-resistant body and palladium nib. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.30.90Waterman Hemisphere Fountain Pen
The Waterman Hemisphere offers a sleek stainless steel fountain pen with rhodium trim and fine gold nib. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
9608.40.00BIC Atlantis Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm
The BIC Atlantis mechanical pencil features a propelling mechanism with a 0.7mm lead and a built-in eraser. It is designed for everyday note-taking and reliable performance. This product is classified under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling pencil.
9608.40.00Bic Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm with Tub
A bulk pack of BIC mechanical pencils with a 0.7mm lead, each featuring a click-to-extend and retract lead mechanism. These pencils are designed for everyday writing and are packaged in a dispenser tub for institutional distribution. They fall under tariff item 9608.40.00 as propelling or sliding pencils.
9608.40.00Faber-Castell Grip Plus Mechanical Pencil
The Faber-Castell Grip Plus mechanical pencil features an ergonomic triangular rubber grip and a shock-absorbing lead advance mechanism. It is available in 0.7mm and 1.0mm lead sizes, designed for comfortable and precise writing. This product qualifies as a propelling pencil under tariff item 9608.40.00.
9608.40.00Kaweco Sport Mechanical Pencil
The Kaweco Sport mechanical pencil is a compact, portable writing instrument with a 0.7mm lead. It features a simple propelling mechanism for lead extension and retraction. This product falls under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling pencil.
9608.40.00Koh-I-Noor Versatil Mechanical Pencil
The Koh-I-Noor Versatil mechanical pencil offers a versatile clutch mechanism with a 0.5mm lead. It is designed for precise writing and drawing, with a reliable lead advance system. This product is classified under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling pencil.
9608.40.00LAMY Safari Mechanical Pencil
The LAMY Safari mechanical pencil features a 0.5mm lead and an ABS plastic body, designed for modern writing. It has a robust propelling mechanism for lead extension and retraction. This product falls under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling pencil.
9608.40.00Muji Aluminum Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm
The Muji Aluminum mechanical pencil is a minimalist writing instrument with a 0.5mm lead and an aluminum body. It features a simple propelling mechanism for lead extension and retraction. This product is classified under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling pencil.
9608.40.00Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil
The Paper Mate Clearpoint mechanical pencil has a colored translucent barrel, a side-advance lead mechanism, and a jumbo eraser with twist retraction. It is designed for student and everyday use, providing reliable lead extension and retraction. This product is classified under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling pencil.
9608.40.00Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm
The Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil features a transparent barrel and a side-knob propelling mechanism that advances 0.5mm lead. It is classified under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling or sliding pencil, which covers pencils with a mechanical lead advancement system rather than traditional wood-cased pencils.
9608.40.00Pentel GraphGear 1000 Drafting Pencil
The Pentel GraphGear 1000 drafting pencil features a retractable pipe slide mechanism and a dual-action lead advance/retract system. It has an aluminum construction with a clip, designed for professional drafting and technical drawing. This product falls under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling pencil.
9608.40.00Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil
The Pentel GraphGear 1000 is a professional-grade mechanical pencil with a dual-action retractor and 0.5mm lead, designed for drafting and technical drawing. It qualifies as a propelling pencil under tariff item 9608.40.00 because its lead is advanced mechanically through a sliding mechanism.
9608.40.00Pentel Twist-Erase GT Mechanical Pencil
The Pentel Twist-Erase GT is a 0.7mm mechanical pencil with a twist mechanism to extend and retract the eraser, and a side button for lead advancement. It is designed for comfortable writing with a rubberized grip. This product is classified under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling pencil.
9608.40.00Pentel Twist-Erase GT Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm
The Pentel Twist-Erase GT is a mechanical pencil with a 0.5mm lead, featuring a twist-up eraser and a side lead advance mechanism. It is classified under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling pencil, as its lead is fed through a twisting or sliding action rather than manual sharpening.
9608.40.00Pilot G2 Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm
The Pilot G2 mechanical pencil features a click-action top button for lead extension and a twist mechanism for eraser retraction. It is designed for smooth and precise writing with a 0.7mm lead. This product qualifies as a propelling pencil under tariff item 9608.40.00.