Pens; ball point

HS v2017 Code: 960810

About pens; ball point

hs code 960810 covers the import and export of ball point pens, a ubiquitous writing instrument found in homes, offices, and schools around the world. This industry plays a vital role in the global stationery and office supplies market, catering to the everyday needs of consumers and businesses alike. Ball point pens are a cost-effective and reliable solution for a wide range of writing tasks, making them an essential item across various sectors of the economy.

Production process

The production of ball point pens typically involves a multi-step manufacturing process. The key components, including the pen body, ink cartridge, and ball tip, are produced separately and then assembled into the final product. Automated machinery is often used to ensure consistent quality and efficient mass production, with processes such as injection molding, ink filling, and ball insertion carried out with precision and speed.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of ball point pens include plastic resins for the pen body, ink formulations, and metal components such as the ball tip and internal mechanisms. Specialized machinery, such as injection molding equipment and ink filling systems, are also essential inputs for this industry. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to operate the production equipment and ensure the quality of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 960810 is ball point pens, which are consumed by a wide range of industries and end-users. These pens are used in 330300 Office and school supplies, 851770 Electrical and electronic office machines, and 950100 Toys, games and sports requisites, among others. The ball point pen industry also produces related stationery items, such as 960810 Pens, felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers, which may fall under different hs codes but are closely linked to the overall stationery and writing instruments market.

Revisions to 960810

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 960810. The most recent 1 version of this code (960810) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 960810 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for pens; ball point

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/96'>96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9608'>9608: Pens; ball-point, felt tipped, other porous tipped pens; fountain pens, stylograph pens duplicating stylos, propelling or sliding pencils; parts of the foregoing, excluding those of heading no. 9609</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960810'>960810: Pens; ball point</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960820'>960820: Pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960830'>960830: Pens; fountain, stylograph and other pens</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960840'>960840: Pencils; propelling or sliding</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960850'>960850: Pen and pencil sets; of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960860'>960860: Pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960891'>960891: Pens; nibs and nib points</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960899'>960899: Pens and pencils; duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and clips</a>"]

    

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