Key facts
- HS subheading
- 9608.40
- National lines
- 2
- Tariff
- United States
- Chapter
- 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Summary
The United States tariff splits HS 9608.40 (propelling or sliding pencils) into 2 national lines: 9608.40.40.00 (with a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead) and 9608.40.80.00 (other). The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 6.6% on 9608.40.40.00 and free on 9608.40.80.00.
United States lines under 9608.40
The United States tariff splits HS 9608.40 (propelling or sliding pencils) into 2 national lines: 9608.40.40.00 (with a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead) and 9608.40.80.00 (other).
The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 6.6% on 9608.40.40.00 and free on 9608.40.80.00.
- 9608.40.40.00With a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the leadDuty: 6.6%
- 9608.40.80.00OtherDuty: Free
In other countries
No other national tariff on border.bot has live lines under 9608.40 yet.
Frequently asked questions
How many national tariff lines does the United States tariff have under HS 9608.40?
The United States tariff splits HS 9608.40 (propelling or sliding pencils) into 2 national lines: 9608.40.40.00 (with a mechanical action for extending, or for extending and retracting, the lead) and 9608.40.80.00 (other).
What is the duty on HS 9608.40 in the United States?
The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 6.6% on 9608.40.40.00 and free on 9608.40.80.00.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 9 October 2026.
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