HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
9608300039 | Doc | 0.4¢ each + 2.7%+37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
9608200000 | Doc | 41.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
9608100000 | Doc | 0.8¢ each + 5.4%+37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3926909910 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
9609904000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |




Here is the structured breakdown of the HS codes and associated tariffs for pens and related products, based on your input:
✅ HS CODE: 9608300039
Product Description: Includes steel pens, fountain pens, and other types of pens.
Tariff Summary:
- Base Tariff: 0.4¢ per unit + 2.7%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax: 0.4¢ each + 2.7% + 7.5% + 30.0% = 37.5% + 0.4¢ per unit
Key Notes:
- This code is suitable for general-purpose pens like ballpoint or gel pens.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm the exact type of pen and whether it includes any non-pen components (e.g., refills, cases).
✅ HS CODE: 9608200000
Product Description: Includes ballpoint pens, felt-tip pens, mechanical pencils, and parts (excluding those in Chapter 9609).
Tariff Summary:
- Base Tariff: 4.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax: 4.0% + 7.5% + 30.0% = 41.5%
Key Notes:
- This code is for more specific types of pens, such as mechanical pencils or multi-hole pens.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the product is not classified under Chapter 9609 (e.g., pencils or chalk).
✅ HS CODE: 9608100000
Product Description: Pens not specifically detailed, but classified as steel pens.
Tariff Summary:
- Base Tariff: 0.8¢ per unit + 5.4%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax: 0.8¢ each + 5.4% + 7.5% + 30.0% = 37.5% + 0.8¢ per unit
Key Notes:
- This code is for steel pens, possibly including fountain pens or other metal-based writing instruments.
- Proactive Advice: Verify the material composition and whether it includes any non-pen components.
✅ HS CODE: 3926909910
Product Description: Other plastic products, including laboratory equipment.
Tariff Summary:
- Base Tariff: 5.3%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax: 5.3% + 7.5% + 30.0% = 42.8%
Key Notes:
- This code is for plastic laboratory equipment, not pens.
- Proactive Advice: If the product is a pen made of plastic, it may be misclassified. Confirm the actual product type.
✅ HS CODE: 9609904000
Product Description: Tailor’s chalk, excluding those in Chapter 9608.
Tariff Summary:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax: 7.5% + 30.0% = 37.5%
Key Notes:
- This code is for tailor’s chalk, not pens.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the product is not a pen or writing tool, as it may be misclassified.
📌 Important Reminders:
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: Applies to all the above codes. Ensure your import timeline is aligned with this date.
- Anti-dumping duties: Not explicitly mentioned in the data, but always verify if the product is subject to any anti-dumping or countervailing duties.
- Certifications: For pens, check if any certifications (e.g., safety, environmental) are required for import.
- Unit Price: For codes with per-unit tariffs (e.g., 9608300039, 9608100000), ensure the unit price is correctly calculated for customs valuation.
Let me know if you need help with classification based on product specifications or documentation. Here is the structured breakdown of the HS codes and associated tariffs for pens and related products, based on your input:
✅ HS CODE: 9608300039
Product Description: Includes steel pens, fountain pens, and other types of pens.
Tariff Summary:
- Base Tariff: 0.4¢ per unit + 2.7%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax: 0.4¢ each + 2.7% + 7.5% + 30.0% = 37.5% + 0.4¢ per unit
Key Notes:
- This code is suitable for general-purpose pens like ballpoint or gel pens.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm the exact type of pen and whether it includes any non-pen components (e.g., refills, cases).
✅ HS CODE: 9608200000
Product Description: Includes ballpoint pens, felt-tip pens, mechanical pencils, and parts (excluding those in Chapter 9609).
Tariff Summary:
- Base Tariff: 4.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax: 4.0% + 7.5% + 30.0% = 41.5%
Key Notes:
- This code is for more specific types of pens, such as mechanical pencils or multi-hole pens.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the product is not classified under Chapter 9609 (e.g., pencils or chalk).
✅ HS CODE: 9608100000
Product Description: Pens not specifically detailed, but classified as steel pens.
Tariff Summary:
- Base Tariff: 0.8¢ per unit + 5.4%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax: 0.8¢ each + 5.4% + 7.5% + 30.0% = 37.5% + 0.8¢ per unit
Key Notes:
- This code is for steel pens, possibly including fountain pens or other metal-based writing instruments.
- Proactive Advice: Verify the material composition and whether it includes any non-pen components.
✅ HS CODE: 3926909910
Product Description: Other plastic products, including laboratory equipment.
Tariff Summary:
- Base Tariff: 5.3%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax: 5.3% + 7.5% + 30.0% = 42.8%
Key Notes:
- This code is for plastic laboratory equipment, not pens.
- Proactive Advice: If the product is a pen made of plastic, it may be misclassified. Confirm the actual product type.
✅ HS CODE: 9609904000
Product Description: Tailor’s chalk, excluding those in Chapter 9608.
Tariff Summary:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax: 7.5% + 30.0% = 37.5%
Key Notes:
- This code is for tailor’s chalk, not pens.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the product is not a pen or writing tool, as it may be misclassified.
📌 Important Reminders:
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: Applies to all the above codes. Ensure your import timeline is aligned with this date.
- Anti-dumping duties: Not explicitly mentioned in the data, but always verify if the product is subject to any anti-dumping or countervailing duties.
- Certifications: For pens, check if any certifications (e.g., safety, environmental) are required for import.
- Unit Price: For codes with per-unit tariffs (e.g., 9608300039, 9608100000), ensure the unit price is correctly calculated for customs valuation.
Let me know if you need help with classification based on product specifications or documentation.
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