HTS 9608.40.80 duty rate
Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils): Other. General duty Free; for goods of Chinese origin, general + Section 301 (+7.5%) comes to 7.5% before any other duties.
| Tariff line | 9608.40.80 |
|---|---|
| Description | Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating styli; propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils); pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609: › Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils): › Other |
| General rate | Free |
| Special rate (trade programs) | none listed |
| Column 2 rate | 45% |
| Units of quantity | gross |
| Section 301 (China) | List 4A +7.5% |
Section 301 China tariffs on this line
| Chapter 99 heading | List | Extra duty | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.15 | List 4A | +7.5% | in effect |
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