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Travel Pen Holder and Mechanical Pencil Kit from China

Compact travel kit with mechanical pencils, ballpoint pens, and portable pen holders. Classified in 9608.50.00.00 for combining 9608.30 (pencils), 9608.10 (pens), and 9608.40 (holders). Ideal for on-the-go writing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Specify 'travel set' but ensure holders are functional, not mere cases

Check for TSA-compliant designs if marketing to US travelers

Declare total ink/pencil lead volume for potential hazmat screening