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Student Ballpoint Pen and Propelling Pencil Pack

Back-to-school pack with ballpoint pens, propelling pencils, and plastic pen holders. Falls under HTS 9608.50.00.00 for combining 9608.10 (ballpoint pens), 9608.30 (propelling pencils), and 9608.40 (holders). Designed for student daily use.

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.

9608.30.00Higher: 20.2% vs 17.5%

If propelling pencils only

No multi-subheading mix, so classified under mechanical pencils alone.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

If plastic holders imported separately

General plastic articles if not specifically for pens/pencils.

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If styled as educational toys

Chapter exclusions send toy-like sets to Chapter 95.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label age-appropriateness if for school use to avoid misclassification as toys

β€’ Declare exact item counts per subheading on entry docs for accurate duty assessment

β€’ Watch for counterfeit branding; provide authenticity proofs for popular student brands

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