Office Pen and Mechanical Pencil Set from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the set contains at least two different subheading items (e.g
• pens + pencils) to avoid reclassification as individual items
• Include detailed packing lists specifying quantities and types from each 9608 subheading for CBP review
• Ensure retail packaging labels the contents clearly to prevent duties under separate headings