Student Ballpoint Pen and Propelling Pencil Pack from China
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.
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
• Label age-appropriateness if for school use to avoid misclassification as toys
• Declare exact item counts per subheading on entry docs for accurate duty assessment
• Watch for counterfeit branding; provide authenticity proofs for popular student brands