The first two digits of the HS code "96" represent "Various manufactured articles."
Specifically, Chapter 96 covers the following scope:
- Unspecified or not included in other chapters of manufactured articles: This means that these products do not fall under any specific definition in other chapters of the HS code.
- Usually made of different materials or combinations of materials: Many of these products are not made from a single material, but are composed of various materials, so they are classified under Chapter 96.
- Typically used for daily purposes, but not for specific purposes: For example, some decorations, stationery, toys, etc.
In short, Chapter 96 is a "miscellaneous" chapter, used to classify manufactured articles that are difficult to clearly assign to other specific industries. It is a catch-all chapter, so its scope is very broad, and more detailed HS codes need to be checked to determine the specific product.
For a more accurate determination, please provide more detailed HS codes (e.g., 9601, 9602, etc.), or provide a specific description of the product.
First four digits explanation: 9608 represents the following classification:
- Classification name: Ballpoint pens; felt-tip pens and other porous-tipped pens and markers; pens, fountain pens, and other pens; copying pens; mechanical pencils (e.g., automatic pencils); pen holders, pencil holders, and similar items; parts of the above items (excluding parts under heading 9609).
- Specifically includes: Ballpoint pens, felt-tip pens, markers, pens, fountain pens, copying pens, mechanical pencils, pen holders, pencil holders, and parts of the above items (excluding parts under heading 9609).
Six-digit explanation: HS code: 9608.50
Classification: Pens, brushes, felt-tip pens, and other porous-tipped pens, markers, inkjet pens, pens, copying pens, mechanical pencils (e.g., automatic pencils); pen barrels, pen clips, and similar items; parts of the above items (excluding items under heading 9609).
Specific meaning: Refers to pens, brushes, felt-tip pens, markers, inkjet pens, pens, copying pens, mechanical pencils, etc., as well as parts of the above items (excluding items under heading 9609). Specifically, it includes sets containing two or more items from subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30, or 9608.40.
8-10 digits explanation: hscode: 9608.50.00.00 Classification: Pens; felt-tip pens and other porous-tipped pens; fountain pens; pens; copying pens; push or slide pencils (e.g., automatic pencils); pen holders, pencil holders, etc.; parts of the above items (including caps and clips), excluding parts under Chapter 9609 Explanation: Pens; felt-tip pens and other porous-tipped pens; fountain pens; pens; copying pens; push or slide pencils (e.g., automatic pencils); pen holders, pencil holders, etc.; parts of the above items (including caps and clips), excluding parts under Chapter 9609. This classification specifically states that it includes sets containing items from two or more subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30, or 9608.40.
Examples of products under this classification:
- Ballpoint pen
- Fountain pen
- Mechanical pencil
- Marker
- Pen set (including ballpoint pen, fountain pen, and mechanical pencil)
- Pen holder
- Pencil holder
- Pen clip
- Pen cap
- Set of stationery (including pens, pencils, and markers)
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