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HS code for parts for pens
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “parts for pens” points to heading 9608: ballpoint 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. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 9608 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 9608 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.7% and 3.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 9608 into 16 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.7% and 3.7% (average 3.5%).
Duty rates compared
UK 2% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% – 3.7% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 3.4% 
Türkiye 2.7% – 3.7% Third-country duty 16 tariff lines · average 3.5% 
USA Free – 6.6% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 1.8% · 6× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free – 7% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines · average 5.2% 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 21 tariff lines · average 7.1% 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Argentina 18% – 35% General (MFN) 82 tariff lines · average 20.5% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 14 tariff lines · average 3.2% 
Japan Free – 5.4% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 2.7% · 2× specific or compound duty 
Taiwan Free – 5% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines · average 3.2% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 15 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 12% – 15% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 13.8% 
Nigeria 5% – 20% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 17.2% See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for parts for pens?
Parts for pens are classified under 9608 (Ballpoint pens) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.