Artist Marker and Fountain Pen Gift Set
A premium gift set combining felt-tipped markers, fountain pens, and pencil holders. It qualifies under tariff item 9608.50.00 as a set of articles from two or more of the subheadings within heading 96.08, specifically 9608.10 (fountain pens), 9608.20 (felt-tipped markers), and 9608.40 (pencil holders).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
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Alternative Classifications
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If the set is not presented as a retail set but as separate items
Individual fountain pens are classified under their own subheading when not part of a set.
If the set consists only of felt-tipped markers
Sets containing only one type of article are classified under the specific subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the set is packaged as a single retail unit to qualify for classification under 9608.50.00
• Declare the value of the entire set, not individual components, to avoid misclassification
• Verify that no component falls under excluded chapters (e.g
• pencils for cosmetics) before importing
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