HS code for ballpoint pen in China: 9608100000
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HS code for ballpoint pen in China

The HS code for ballpoint pen in China is 9608100000 — Ball point pens.

MFN duty 8% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 圆珠笔

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
9608100000 Ball point pens 圆珠笔 8% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers ballpoint pen. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
9608600000 Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir 12% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “ballpoint pen”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
9608100000 Ball point pens 522 8% 13% Open
9608999000 Other parts(including caps and clips)of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading No.96.09 238 10% 13% Open
9608500000 Sets of articles from two or more of the heading No.96.08 150 12% 13% Open
9608992000 Duplicating stylos; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders，other than those of heading No.96.09 21 12% 13% Open
9608600000 Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir 20 12% 13% Open
Why 9608100000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 9608 — ball pen; Felt tip and other water permeable pen pens and marking pens; Tap water pens, iron type tap water pens, and other fountain pens; Wax paper and iron pen; propelling pencil; Pen holders, pencil holders, and similar pen holders; The parts of the above-mentioned items (including caps and clips), except for items under heading 96.09 , chapter 96 — Miscellaneous Products .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “圆珠笔”, which contains the term used for ballpoint pen in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 522 import records whose product descriptions match ballpoint pen are declared under this heading family, i.e. 49% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for ballpoint pen in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for ballpoint pen is 9608100000 — Ball point pens. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 8% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to ballpoint pen?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover ballpoint pen: 9608600000 (Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of ballpoint pen use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 9608999000 (其他笔零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for ballpoint pen also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for ballpoint pen?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "ballpoint pen", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 9608100000 — Ball point pens, used in 522 records in our sample.

How is ballpoint pen classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: ballpoint pen falls under heading 9608 and statistical line 9608100000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “圆珠笔” (English: Ball point pens). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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