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 felt tipped markers and coloringpad set from Hong Kong+
NY 880987 December 9, 1992 CLA-2-96:S:N:N3:113 880987 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9608.20.0000 Mr. Paul John Crowley Sharretts, Paley, Carter and Blauvelt 67 Broad Street New York, NY 10004 RE: The tariff classification of felt tipped markers and coloring pad set from Hong Kong+ Dear Mr. Crowley: In your letter dated November 25, 1992, on behalf of The Mel Appel Group, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is an assortment of felt-tipped markers and drawing pad, item no. 54063. The items are round, fiber-tipped markers of various colors, retail-packaged with a piece of grid paper and pad. + The applicable subheading for the set 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