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.
The origin of goods determines the duty rate applicable on import into the European Union. Depending on the country of manufacture and the applicable trade agreement, the rate may differ significantly from the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rate. Proving preferential origin allows importers to benefit from reduced or zero duties under EU free trade agreements.
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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.
As specified for subheadings
Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446
The EU imported 3.4 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
3.4 Md€
EU Exports
2.6 Md€
Balance
736 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446
- Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens
CTSH provided at least one part is originating in the country of assembly
Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446
- Propelling or sliding pencils
CTSH provided at least one part is originating in the country of assembly
Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446
- Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings
CTH
Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446
- Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir
CTSH provided at least one part is originating in the country of assembly
Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446
-- Pen nibs and nib points
CTSH
Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446
-- Other
CTSH
Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446
These rules reflect the EU position in WTO multilateral negotiations. They are not legally binding but serve as a subsidiary reference.
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.
As specified for subheadings
Source : EU WTO Position
- Ball point pens
CTSH provided at least one part is originating in the country of assembly
Source : EU WTO Position
- Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers
CTSH provided at least one part is originating in the country of assembly
Source : EU WTO Position
- Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens
CTSH provided at least one part is originating in the country of assembly
Source : EU WTO Position
- Propelling or sliding pencils
CTSH provided at least one part is originating in the country of assembly
Source : EU WTO Position
- Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings
CTH
Source : EU WTO Position
- Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir
CTSH provided at least one part is originating in the country of assembly
Source : EU WTO Position
-- Pen nibs and nib points
CTSH
Source : EU WTO Position
-- Other
CTSH
Source : EU WTO Position
Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primary rules, the country of origin of the goods shall be the country in which the major portion of the materials originated, as determined on the basis of the value of the materials.
Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Product-specific list rules from free trade and preference agreements concluded by the EU.
Turkey
CTH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (tariff heading).
A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).
CTH
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
Manufacture in which the value of all non-originating materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product
Algeria
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
Manufacture in which the value of all non-originating materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product
Caribbean Forum countries (15 states incl. Dominican Republic)
Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points classified within the same heading may be used.
Cameroon
Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points classified within the same heading may be used.
Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of subheading 960891 or subheading 960899 may be used.
Chile
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Colombia, Peru, Ecuador
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Cote d'Ivoire
Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points classified within the same heading may be used.
Kenya, Rwanda (others pending ratification)
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points classified within the same heading may be used.
Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles, Zimbabwe
Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points classified within the same heading may be used.
Egypt
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Faroe Islands
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Georgia
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Ghana
Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, nibs or nib‐points classified within the same heading may be used.
Israel
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Japan
CTH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (tariff heading).
A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).
Jordan
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Kenya
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points classified within the same heading may be used.
Lebanon
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Mexico
Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product.
Moldova
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Morocco
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands
Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points classified within the same heading may be used.
Palestine
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Singapore
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
South Korea
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique
Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points classified within the same heading may be used.
Switzerland
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.
Tunisia
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Turkey
CTH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (tariff heading).
A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).
United Kingdom
CTH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (tariff heading).
A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).
Ukraine
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Vietnam
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, nibs or nib-points of the same heading as the product may be used.
Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.
CTH
CTH
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the good.
Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex-works price of the good.
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the good.
Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex-works price of the good.
Your goods contain a Regional Value Content (RVC) of at least 55% of the Free on Board (FOB) cost of the goods.