U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
9608.20.0000
$34.1M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
33 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-01 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of a stencil kit with markers fromTaiwan, Hong Kong or China
NY 877538 August 26, 1992 CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:113 877538 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9608.20.0000 Ms. Cleta J. Magyar Impact International, Inc. 1515 N. Federal Highway Suite 208 Boca Raton, FL 33432 RE: The tariff classification of a stencil kit with markers from Taiwan, Hong Kong or China Dear Ms. Magyar: In your letter dated August 13, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise a Stencil Kit (item 93215). It contains 4 marking pens and a plastic, break-apart stencil. The applicable subheading for the stencil kit will be 9608.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for felt tipped and other porous tipped pens and markers. The rate of duty will be 8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport