HTS 9608.40Chapter 96· 2026_rev4

Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils):

General (MFN)

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Special / FTA

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Column 2

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Rate shown is General (Column 1) MFN from the 2026_rev4. Additional duties may apply including the 10% Section 122 global surcharge and Section 301 duties on Chinese-origin goods. Last reviewed: 2026_rev4.

Subcodes under 9608.40

9608.40.40.006.6%

With a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead

9608.40.80.00Free

Other

Related codes at this level

9608.10.00.000.8¢ each + 5.4%

Ball point pens

9608.20.00.004%

Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers

9608.30.000.4¢ each + 2.7%

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens

9608.50.00.00The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading

Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40

9608.60.00.000.4¢ each + 2.7%

Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink reservoir

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