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Heading 9608
PSCC 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 96.09
Heading 9608 identifies the main commodity family 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 96.09 within Chapter 96.
Practical summary
What this code covers
Heading 9608 identifies the main commodity family 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 96.09 within Chapter 96.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
Use this heading when the product name is close but still too broad for the subheading or line level.
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How to choose it
Compare the subheadings under Heading 9608 and then choose the line that matches the exact product wording.
Nearby headings
9601
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9602 Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 35.03) and articles of unhardened gelatin
9603 Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorised, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees)
9604 Hand sieves and hand riddles
9606 Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks
9607 Slide fasteners and parts thereof
9609 Pencils (other than pencils of heading 96.08), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors’ chalks
9610 Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed
FAQ
What does PSCC 9608 cover?
Heading 9608 identifies the main commodity family 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 96.09 within Chapter 96.
Where is PSCC 9608 used in practice?
Use this heading when the product name is close but still too broad for the subheading or line level.
How do I choose PSCC 9608 over nearby options?
Compare the subheadings under Heading 9608 and then choose the line that matches the exact product wording.