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