HS Code for Stylograph pen

The stylograph pen is classified under HS code 9608.30 because it is a writing instrument that utilizes a specific ink delivery mechanism involving a reservoir and a technical point. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) for the Harmonized System, products are classified based on their constituent materials and their primary function. Heading 9608 encompasses various pens, including ballpoints and markers, but subheading 9608.30 is specifically reserved for fountain pens and stylograph pens. A stylograph pen differs from a standard fountain pen as it typically uses a narrow tube and a weighted wire to regulate ink flow, often used in technical drawing or drafting. The classification is determined by the fact that the pen holds a supply of liquid ink and does not use a ball-bearing or porous tip for application. These instruments are distinct from mechanical pencils or markers because of their fluid ink system and specialized nib or point design.

Products Included

• Technical drawing pens
• Drafting stylographs
• Refillable reservoir pens
• Ink-cartridge stylograph pens
• Rapidograph-style technical pens

Common Misclassification

Stylograph pens are frequently confused with ballpoint pens, which are classified under HS code 9608.10. The primary difference lies in the mechanism; ballpoints use a rotating ball to dispense ink, whereas stylographs use a capillary tube or nib. Another common error is classifying them under 9608.20, which is reserved for felt-tipped or other porous-tipped pens and markers. Additionally, if the pen is part of a set with other instruments, it might be misclassified under 9608.50, which covers sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings within 9608.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Stylograph pen?

The HS code for a stylograph pen is 9608.30, which covers fountain pens, stylograph pens, and other reservoir pens.

Does this code include the ink cartridges?

If the ink cartridges are presented with the pen, they are typically classified together. However, ink cartridges imported separately are classified under HS code 3215.90.