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Non-fibrous plastic pen-tips with an internal canal

MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES > MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES > 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 > Other > Pen nibs and nib points > Non-fibrous plastic pen-tips with an internal canal

Origin

EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006

0.000 %-2.7 pp

EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007

0.000 %-2.7 pp

CARIFORUM1033

0.000 %-2.7 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA

Eastern and Southern Africa States1034

0.000 %-2.7 ppESA Interim EPA

SADC EPA1035

0.000 %-2.7 ppSADC EPA

Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000

0.000 %-2.7 pp

GSP-EBA2005

0.000 %-2.7 ppEverything But Arms

European Economic Area2012

0.000 %-2.7 ppEEA Agreement

Hierarchy

20Section XX — MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES

9600000000MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES

9608000000Ballpoint 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

9608910000Other

9608910000Pen nibs and nib points

9608910010Non-fibrous plastic pen-tips with an internal canal

9608910020Felt tips and other porous-tips for markers, without internal canal 9608910090Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty2.700 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

2.700 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-2.7 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-2.7 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-2.7 ppESA Interim EPA	-2.7 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-2.7 ppSADC EPA	-2.7 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-2.7 ppEverything But Arms	-2.7 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-2.7 ppEEA Agreement	-2.7 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Autonomous tariff suspension(1)

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %Regulation 2605/252026-01-01

Except:BY(Belarus)RU(Russia)

TM861The suspension of the autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties for the agricultural and industrial products, listed in the Annex of Regulation (EU) 2021/2278, does not apply to any mixtures, preparations or products made up of different components containing these products. Article 1 paragraph 2 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2278

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 9600000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(2)

inherited from 9600000000

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.

Start date: 1972-01-01

Trade Statistics

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

9608910020: Felt or other porous tip for markers, without an internal canal
9608910090: Other pen nib or nib point not matching the expressly described plastic tip

Classification tips

Non-fibrous plastic tip with an internal canal
Non-fibrous plastic pen tip with an internal canal

Typical uses

for markers

Associated BTIs

See all BTIs (22)

Regulatory notes

NENC96089100

Pen nibs and nib points This subheading also covers heads for special pens used with stencils.

NENC96089608 10 10 to 9608 10 99

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 Ballpoint pens See the HS Explanatory Note to heading 9608 , (1). Articles falling in these subheadings may incorporate an electronic timepiece (usually, with a digital display).

Non-preferential origin

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CTSH

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CTSH

Residual rule

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.

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Non-fibrous plastic pen-tips with an internal canal (9608910010)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Non-fibrous plastic pen-tips with an internal canal is 2.700 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Non-fibrous plastic pen-tips with an internal canal (9608910010)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Non-fibrous plastic pen-tips with an internal canal (9608910010)?

Yes, 2 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Non-fibrous plastic pen-tips with an internal canal (9608910010)?

22 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What products are classified under code 9608910010?

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#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€38.5M	549Kt	€70.11/kg	63.6%
2	🇨🇳 China	€13.1M	1.2Mt	€10.71/kg	21.7%
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€5.3M	146Kt	€36.07/kg	8.7%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€1.7M	25Kt	€69.29/kg	2.8%
5	🇮🇳 India	€1.7M	62Kt	€26.92/kg	2.8%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€308K	2Kt	€125.54/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.9M	32Kt	€90.81/kg	33.2%
2	🇨🇳 China	€1.9M	13Kt	€153.70/kg	22.5%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.6M	4Kt	€407.93/kg	18.0%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	8Kt	€162.56/kg	15.1%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€713K	598	€1.2K/kg	8.2%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€257K	137	€1.9K/kg	3.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€38.5M	549Kt	€70.11/kg	63.6%
2	🇨🇳 China	€13.1M	1.2Mt	€10.71/kg	21.7%
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€5.3M	146Kt	€36.07/kg	8.7%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€1.7M	25Kt	€69.29/kg	2.8%
5	🇮🇳 India	€1.7M	62Kt	€26.92/kg	2.8%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€308K	2Kt	€125.54/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.9M	32Kt	€90.81/kg	33.2%
2	🇨🇳 China	€1.9M	13Kt	€153.70/kg	22.5%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.6M	4Kt	€407.93/kg	18.0%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	8Kt	€162.56/kg	15.1%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€713K	598	€1.2K/kg	8.2%
6	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€257K	137	€1.9K/kg	3.0%

Non-fibrous plastic pen-tips with an internal canal

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