96089930

HS code 9608.99.30.00 (Chapter 96 "Miscellaneous manufactured articles"; Heading 9608 "Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens; stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen holders, pencil holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609"; Subheading 960899 "Other") under the United States tariff schedule classifies "Balls for ball point pens". United States customs apply MFN rate of 20¢/thousand + 3.5%, Column 2 rate $2.50/thou- sand + 40%. Statutory unit of measure: thousands. 17 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.