96084040

HS code 9608.40.40.00 (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 960840 "Propelling or sliding pencils") under the United States tariff schedule classifies "With a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead". United States customs apply MFN rate of 6.6%, Column 2 rate 41.5%. Statutory unit of measure: gross. 18 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.