Pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir

HS v2022 Code: 960860

About pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir

HS code 960860 covers the import and export of ball-point pens and their refills. This is a crucial industry that supports a wide range of commercial and personal activities, from office work to creative pursuits. Ball-point pens are a ubiquitous and essential tool in the modern economy, with applications across sectors such as 851800 Office machines and parts thereof and 950300 (Toys; tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ('scale') models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds).

Production process

The production of ball-point pens and their refills involves several key steps. First, the pen body and other components are manufactured, often through injection molding or other precision engineering techniques. The ball-point and ink reservoir are then assembled and inserted into the pen body. Finally, the pens are packaged and prepared for distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include plastic resins for the pen body, metal alloys for the ball-point, and specialized inks. Additionally, manufacturers rely on precision machinery and tools to ensure consistent quality and performance. The supply chain also includes 340319 Lubricating preparations, excluding preparations containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals and other supporting materials.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is ball-point pens and their refills, which are consumed by a wide range of industries and consumers. These pens are used in offices, schools, and households, and are often incorporated into 950300 (Toys; tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ('scale') models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds) and other products. The ball-point pen industry also supports the production of 960810 Pens and markers; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped and other writing instruments.

Revisions to 960860

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 960860. The most recent 1 version of this code (960860) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 960860.

Family tree for pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/96'>96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9608'>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/v2022/960860'>960860: Pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960810'>960810: Pens; ball point</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960820'>960820: Pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960830'>960830: Pens; fountain, stylograph and other pens</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960840'>960840: Pencils; propelling or sliding</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960850'>960850: Pen and pencil sets; of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960891'>960891: Pens; nibs and nib points</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960899'>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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