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Office Pen and Mechanical Pencil Set

This set includes ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, and pen holders packaged together for office use. It qualifies under HTS 9608.50.00.00 as it combines articles from subheadings 9608.10 (pens), 9608.30 (mechanical pencils), and 9608.40 (holders). The assortment is sold as a complete stationery kit.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9608.10.00Higher: 22.9% vs 17.5%

If imported as pens only, without pencils or holders

Lacks combination of two or more subheadings, falling solely under ballpoint pens.

9609.90.40Same rate: 17.5%

If including refills or leads sold loose

Pencil leads and pen refills are classified separately in 9609, not as sets.

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If marketed primarily as a notebook with pens

Exercise books with pens may shift to paper articles if writing tools are accessory.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the set contains at least two different subheading items (e.g

β€’ pens + pencils) to avoid reclassification as individual items

β€’ Include detailed packing lists specifying quantities and types from each 9608 subheading for CBP review

β€’ Ensure retail packaging labels the contents clearly to prevent duties under separate headings

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