HS Code 960860

HS code 960860 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Ballpoint pens; felttipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; penholders, pencilholders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609 : Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and inkreservoir". The first two digits (96) are the chapter — Miscellaneous manufactured articles — and digits 3-4 (9608) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

Common products classified under 960860 include ballpoint pen refills, pen refills, ink refills for ballpoint, ballpoint ink cartridge, refill ink reservoir and similar items matching refills for ballpoint pens. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

The first 6 digits (960860) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.