HS Code 960899: Pens and pencils; duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and clips
What is HS Code 960899
HS Code 960899 covers Pens and pencils; duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and clips. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XX — Miscellaneous manufactured articles · Chapter 96 — Miscellaneous manufactured articles · Heading 9608 — Pens; ball-point, felt tipped, other porous tipped pens; fountain pens, stylograph pens duplicating stylos, propelling or sliding pencils; parts of the foregoing, excluding those of heading no. 9609. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.
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What does HS Code 960899 Pens and pencils; duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and clips Cover?
What HS Codes for Miscellaneous Manufactures Do Not Cover
Chapter 96 is the catch-all for manufactured articles not classified elsewhere — pens, pencils, brushes, lighters, vacuum flasks. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:
Items specifically named in other chapters (furniture
94, toys → 95)
Electric lighters and electronic versions
Chapter 85
Industrial brushes attached to or for machinery
Chapters 84, 85
Cosmetic brushes as part of cosmetic sets
may shift to Chapter 33
This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.
